Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Retail Sales (2015): did not establish the proffered position of Area Retail
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of Area Retail Sales and Operations Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the described duties were not sufficiently complex or specialized to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
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