H-1B Dismissed — Purchasing: did not establish the proffered position of purchasing

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of purchasing agent qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for the role. The petitioner's preference for a general business degree was deemed insufficient to meet the regulatory standard requiring a degree in a specific specialty.

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