dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Restaurant Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of assistant manager at a restaurant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement for the position according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate it was an industry standard, that the company normally requires a degree for the role, or that the duties were uniquely complex.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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