Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Retail (2015): did not establish the proffered 'Operations Manager'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'Operations Manager' position at a retail firm qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the Director's finding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the duties of the position were sufficiently complex or specialized to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
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, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular 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 Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree In A Specific Specialty
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