Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Restaurant Management (2015): did not establish the proffered 'operations manager'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an Italian market and restaurant, failed to establish that the proffered 'operations manager' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the duties of the position required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, or that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Is A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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