Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Fashion (2015): did not establish the proffered "Systems
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a two-employee women's fashion manufacturer, failed to establish that the proffered "Systems Engineer/Architect" position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the position's duties require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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