H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'technical

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of 'technical account representative' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the evidence, including the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, did not establish that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a normal minimum requirement for the position. The Handbook indicated that various general degrees, such as business or liberal arts, could be sufficient, which undermines the claim that a highly specialized degree is required.

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