dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Real Estate
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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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