Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Printing (2008): did not establish the proffered 'production manager'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'production manager' position qualified as a specialty occupation. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a standard requirement for industrial production managers. The petitioner also failed to provide a sufficiently detailed description of job duties to demonstrate that the position was complex or unique enough to require a degreed individual.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position. The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations. The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position. The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree.
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