Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2006): did not establish it had sufficient specialty occupation
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting company, failed to establish that it had sufficient specialty occupation work available for the beneficiary. The petitioner did not provide contracts, work orders, or an employment itinerary to describe the specific duties the beneficiary would perform for its clients, and therefore could not prove the position qualified as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Nature Of Specific Duties Is Specialized And Complex
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