Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2017): did not establish a sufficiently detailed description of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a sufficiently detailed description of the beneficiary's duties. The vague job description for the 'programmer analyst' position, using terms like 'involved in' and 'utilize,' did not establish the substantive nature of the work, making it impossible to determine if the position met the requirements for a specialty occupation under any of the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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