H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2005): did not establish the proposed position of computer systems

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a manufacturer of bags and shoes, failed to establish that the proposed position of computer systems programmer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not a minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. Furthermore, the petitioner did not prove that such a degree requirement is common to the industry for parallel positions.

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