Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2006): did not establish the proffered position of programmer
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the proffered position of programmer analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concluding that the petitioner did not provide a sufficiently detailed description of the job duties to demonstrate that the position's complexity requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Baccalaureate Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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