dismissed H-1B Case: Business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered Budget Analyst position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for this role, as degrees in a wide variety of fields are acceptable. The petitioner's evidence, including an expert opinion and job advertisements, was found to be unpersuasive and insufficient to meet the regulatory criteria.
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