Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Restaurant: did not establish the proffered position of management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small restaurant and catering business, failed to establish that the proffered position of management analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the described duties were too generic and non-specific to prove that the position was so complex or specialized that it would require a bachelor's degree in a specific field for entry.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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