Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided inconsistent and insufficient evidence regarding the beneficiary's proposed work on in-house software development projects. The documentation lacked specific project plans, detailed duties, and timelines, which made it impossible to determine if the position's duties were sufficiently specialized and complex to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Specific Duties
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