Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2005): did not establish the proffered position qualified as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. Although the AAO disagreed with the director's finding regarding the employer-employee relationship, it ultimately upheld the denial because the petitioner did not prove that the specific duties of the systems analyst position required a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition 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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