Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2019): 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 petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of definitive, non-speculative employment, as the submitted contracts and work orders were insufficient to prove the job actually existed at the end-client's worksite, describe its duties, or confirm its duration.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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