Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2016): did not establish the proffered position of "computer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of "computer systems analyst" qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not establish that the job duties require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum requirement for entry into the position, a key criterion for the H-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Beneficiary Qualifications Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
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