Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2006): did not establish the proffered position of programmer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a computer consulting firm, failed to establish that the proffered position of programmer analyst qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not provide specific details about the work the beneficiary would perform for the end-client, making it impossible to determine if the duties required a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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