Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Physical Fitness (2005): did not establish the proposed position of physical fitness
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proposed position of physical fitness instructor qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, concluded that a bachelor's degree is not a standard minimum requirement for entry into this occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex They Are Usually Associated With A Bachelor'S Degree
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