dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Information Technology
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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