Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Computer Security (2006): the record failed to establish that the proffered position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the record failed to establish that the proffered position of computer security analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the minimum entry requirement for the occupation, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner also failed to demonstrate that a degree requirement is common in the industry or that its specific position was uniquely complex.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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