dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner submitted an LCA for a lower-paying occupational category than the one they claimed the position aligned with and offered a wage below the required prevailing wage for that claimed position. Additionally, the petitioner provided inconsistent information regarding the minimum educational requirements, with some of its own job postings indicating an associate's degree was sufficient.
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