Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Consulting (2017): did not establish the proffered "quality assurance
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered "quality assurance engineer" position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Additionally, the Director raised concerns, upheld on appeal, about whether the petitioner could maintain a valid employer-employee relationship with the beneficiary, who would be working at an end-client's location.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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