Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Programming (2017): did not establish the proffered position of "computer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of "computer programmer analyst" qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the Director's finding that the job duties did not require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation. Specifically, the analysis under the first criterion, using the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, indicated that a bachelor's degree is not a normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation of a computer programmer.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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