Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2016): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not require a degree in a specific specialty, listing general fields like business administration, and the submitted job duties were copied from generic O*NET descriptions rather than being specific to the actual role.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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