Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Mortgage Brokerage (2006): did not establish the proffered position of human resources
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small mortgage brokerage firm, failed to prove the proffered position of human resources manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for such a position, especially in a small company. The petitioner did not establish that the duties were uniquely complex or that a degree requirement was common in the industry for similar roles.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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