Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'business systems analyst' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that allowing degrees in disparate fields like information technology and clinical research did not meet the requirement for a degree in a 'specific specialty' directly related to the job duties. The petitioner also failed to satisfy at least one of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree Requirement Of A Degree In A Specific Specialty
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