H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered 'tools developer' position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'tools developer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that evidence, including the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, did not support the claim that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position. The petitioner also abandoned its challenge on two of the four regulatory criteria, further weakening its case.

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