Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2016): the petitioner failed to describe the proffered position's
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to describe the proffered position's duties with sufficient detail to establish it as a specialty occupation. The provided job descriptions from the petitioner and the end-client were deemed overly broad and generalized, and they failed to adequately explain the specific project the beneficiary would work on. Consequently, the petitioner did not prove the position met any of the regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Degree Requirement In Industry Or Complex/Unique Position Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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