Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Real Estate: did not establish the position of Vice President of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position of Vice President of Operations qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the role, is common in the industry for similar positions, or that the duties are uniquely complex enough to require such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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