Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2006): did not establish the proffered position of Senior Systems
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Senior Systems Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not prove that the position's duties are so complex or specialized as to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, nor that such a degree is a normal minimum requirement for entry into the position or common within the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
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