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

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'purchasing agent' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found that not all purchasing agent positions require a bachelor's degree, as a high school diploma can be sufficient. The petitioner did not establish that the duties of this specific position were so specialized or complex as to necessitate a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.

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