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

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the proffered 'systems analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO referenced the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which indicates that a bachelor's degree in a specific computer-related field, while common, is not always a minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as analysts can have business or liberal arts degrees.

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