Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Programming (2017): did not establish the 'computer programmer' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the 'computer programmer' position qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided inconsistent information about the minimum degree requirements and failed to describe the job duties with enough specificity to demonstrate they were sufficiently complex to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry-Common Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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