dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Restaurant/Events Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'events specialist' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a normal minimum requirement for entry into this occupation, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook which indicates a wide range of educational backgrounds is suitable for similar roles like marketing or promotions manager.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Entry Requirement Is A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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