Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Food Service Management: the director initially denied the petition, arguing the
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, arguing the food service manager position was not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the duties for this specific role, which involves supervising four general managers for a large restaurant operation, were of such complexity as to require a baccalaureate degree in a specialized field, thereby meeting the specialty occupation criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are Specialized And Complex Requiring A Degree
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