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 Director also found that the petitioner did not establish a valid employer-employee relationship. The AAO's analysis focused on the specialty occupation criteria, noting inconsistencies between the described job duties and the occupational category listed on the Labor Condition Application (LCA).

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