dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Music
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'music assistant/administrative assistant' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for such a role, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner did not successfully prove the position was uniquely complex or that a degree was a standard industry requirement for parallel positions.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Position'S Complexity Or Uniqueness Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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