H-1B Dismissed — Religious Media Production (2020): did not establish the proffered 'producer' position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a church, failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'producer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as evidenced by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Handbook shows that producers can hold degrees in a wide variety of fields, which indicates the position does not require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.

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