Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Religious Activities: did not establish the position of Director of Religious
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position of Director of Religious Activities and Education qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's requirement of a bachelor's degree in the broad and diverse fields of humanities, law, or social studies was not a requirement for a degree in a 'specific specialty' directly and closely related to the job duties. Consequently, the petitioner failed to satisfy any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
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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