dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Science
Avoid this H-1B denial in your own petition.
No credit card. Generate your first draft in minutes.
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a jewelry manufacturer, failed to establish that the proposed position of Computer Applications Programmer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, determined that a bachelor's degree is not a standard minimum requirement for such a position, as individuals with associate's degrees or certificates can also qualify. The evidence submitted by the petitioner, including an expert opinion letter, was found insufficient to prove that the specific duties of the role were complex enough to necessitate a bachelor's degree holder.
Criteria Discussed
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.