dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Information Technology
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner failed to prove that the position's duties consistently require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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