Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered 'technical analyst'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'technical analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for this particular position, referencing DOL sources that indicate varied educational paths for 'Computer Systems Analysts'. The petitioner's description of duties and the position's designation as a Level II wage role did not sufficiently prove the job was so specialized or complex as to require a specific bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Duties Is So Specialized And Complex
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