dismissed H-1B Case: Computer Support
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of computer support specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. The petitioner also failed to prove that a degree requirement is common within the industry or that the position's duties are so specialized and complex as to require a degree.
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