dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Science
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered 'computer programmer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook does not state a bachelor's degree is a normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. An expert opinion letter was also deemed unpersuasive as it did not analyze the specific job duties in detail and failed to address the position's Level II wage designation, which indicates only moderately complex tasks.
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