H-1B Dismissed — Music: did not establish the proffered position of 'minister of

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a church, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'minister of music' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the position's duties align with those of a music director, which, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, does not normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty for entry. The petitioner did not successfully argue that a degree requirement is common in the industry for similar positions or that the specific duties were complex enough to necessitate a degree.

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