dismissed H-1B Case: Religious Education
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Religious Education Director qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, failing to prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is a normal minimum requirement for the role. The AAO found the position's duties to be similar to those of a self-enrichment teacher, an occupation that does not require a specific baccalaureate degree.
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