Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Sales (2005): did not establish the proffered 'account manager' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'account manager' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into such a role, as a wide range of degrees are suitable. The petitioner also failed to prove that a specific degree requirement is common in the industry or that the company itself normally requires a specific degree for the position.
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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position
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