Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2021): the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) before filing the petition, a strict regulatory requirement. As a secondary reason, the AAO noted the petitioner had not established that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation and observed unresolved inconsistencies in the record regarding the position's minimum requirements.
Criteria Discussed
Lca Certified Prior To Filing Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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