Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Restaurant Management (2006): did not establish the proffered position of 'general
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'general operations manager' for a restaurant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, consulting the Occupational Outlook Handbook, found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for food service managers. The petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria to demonstrate the position's complexity or the industry's standard degree requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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