H-1B Dismissed — Engineering (2019): did not establish the proffered 'quality and test engineer'

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'quality and test engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the evidence, including O*NET data, did not establish that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry, noting that a significant portion of workers in the occupation hold less than a bachelor's degree. Additionally, the petitioner did not prove that a degree requirement is common to the industry for similar positions.

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