Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2019): did not establish the proffered 'database administrator'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'database administrator' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided inconsistent and varying information regarding the minimum education requirements for the position, and the description of job duties from the end-client was too generalized to demonstrate that the role required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Nature Of The Specific Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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