Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Supply Chain Management (2017): did not establish the proffered 'supply chain analyst'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'supply chain analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into such a position. The Handbook indicates some logisticians qualify with an associate's degree and that a general business degree is acceptable, which does not meet the H-1B requirement for a 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 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
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