H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2016): did not establish the proffered 'associate systems

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'associate systems administrator' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is common but not always a requirement for entry into the occupation. Additionally, the position's designation as a Level I entry-level wage role indicated routine tasks not complex enough to necessitate a specialty degree.

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