Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2015): did not establish the proffered 'Business Analyst' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Business Analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The evidence did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the minimum requirement for entry, as the list of acceptable fields of study was too broad and the job duties were not shown to be sufficiently complex to necessitate a specific degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Particular Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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