Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2019): did not establish the proffered position of 'computer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting business, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer system engineer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the job duties require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge attained through at least a bachelor's degree in a specific discipline.
Criteria Discussed
Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Position'S Complexity Or Uniqueness Requiring A Degree Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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