Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2022): did not establish the proffered BI Analyst / Business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered BI Analyst / Business Analyst position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the record did not establish that the job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation, specifically a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position. The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Requires A Degree. The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position. The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree.
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