H-1B Dismissed — Wholesale Distribution (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'purchasing

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'purchasing manager' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a normal minimum requirement for the position, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which indicates a high school diploma may be sufficient for some organizations.

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