dismissed H-1B Case: Restaurant Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered restaurant manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, found that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into this occupation, as individuals with associate degrees or experience are often hired. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to meet any of the regulatory criteria defining a specialty occupation.
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