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

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer programmer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET, which suggest that some employers hire workers with associate's degrees or other credentials.

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