Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record did not demonstrate that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, merely a general degree. Furthermore, the petitioner did not provide a sufficiently detailed description of the job duties to allow for a determination that the work is specialized and complex enough to meet the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Degree In A Specific Specialty Sufficiently Detailed Job Duties For Third-Party Worksite
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