Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2016): did not establish sufficient objective evidence to prove it
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a company operating gas stations, failed to provide sufficient objective evidence to prove it had enough specialty occupation work for a full-time computer programmer/analyst. The petitioner did not submit corroborating evidence, like work samples or detailed documentation of the software programs allegedly developed by the beneficiary, to substantiate the complexity and volume of the claimed duties.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex
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