Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Business Technology Solutions (2015): did not establish the proffered position of Communications
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Communications Systems Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO affirmed the director's finding that the evidence did not demonstrate that the position's duties require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty as a minimum for entry.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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