H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2017): did not establish the proffered 'programmer analyst'

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 found that the evidence, including the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which states not all computer programmers require a bachelor's degree, was insufficient to prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the normal minimum requirement for this particular role.

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