dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a motel, failed to prove that the proffered position of 'computer programmer analyst' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not establish that a bachelor's degree is a normal minimum requirement for the position, that the requirement is common in the industry for similar organizations, or that the duties are sufficiently specialized and complex. The AAO also rejected the argument that a prior approval should be binding, stating it is not required to approve petitions where eligibility has not been demonstrated, even if a prior petition was erroneously approved.
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