Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Restaurant Management (2015): did not establish the proffered position of 'Operations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a restaurant, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Operations Manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The decision centered on whether the position's duties actually require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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