Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2007): did not establish the proffered position of Programmer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nursing home management company, failed to establish that the proffered position of Programmer Analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not sufficiently prove that the position's duties met the regulatory criteria, such as requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a normal minimum for entry or being common to the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Complexity Of Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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