H-1B Sustained — Sports Management (2006): the director initially denied the petition, finding that

Decision Summary

The director initially denied the petition, finding that the proffered position of management analyst at a ski and snowboard club did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, determining that the petitioner successfully established that the position's duties, including complex analysis of business procedures, budgeting, and systems implementation, were those of a specialty occupation, consistent with roles like a budget analyst which normally requires a bachelor's degree.

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