Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish definitive, non-speculative employment
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that definitive, non-speculative employment existed for the beneficiary. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence, such as the full chain of contracts extending to the end-client, to prove that specialty occupation work would be available for the requested period, thereby failing to meet its burden of proof.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Speculative Employment Lack Of End-Client Contracts
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