dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Programming
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered computer programmer position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, noting that the Occupational Outlook Handbook indicates a bachelor's degree is not always required for such roles. The petitioner's credibility was also questioned due to inconsistencies, such as changing the beneficiary's proposed work location without providing a revised, specific job description.
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