Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'business
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'business intelligence architect' qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the position required a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, a core requirement of the H-1B program. The petitioner also provided inconsistent information by changing the position's occupational code on appeal and failed to submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) that corresponded to the petition.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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