Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): the petitioner failed to consistently state that a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to consistently state that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty was the minimum requirement for the position. Documentation, including an offer letter, indicated that work experience alone might suffice, which undermines the claim that the position is a specialty occupation. Consequently, the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position met the regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
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