Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science: the motion to reconsider was dismissed because the
Decision Summary
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer user program analyst/support' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the job duties were not sufficiently described and that the selected occupational code (SOC) on the Labor Condition Application (LCA) corresponded to an O*NET Job Zone that does not normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, a key requirement for the H-1B visa.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Job Duties Labor Condition Application (Lca) Standard Occupation Classification (Soc) Code O*Net Job Zone Prevailing Wage Level
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