dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Science
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for such a position, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which states some employers hire workers with only an associate's degree. The petitioner's designation of the position as a Level I wage role also suggested it involved routine tasks not complex enough for a specialty occupation.
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