Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered 'SAP Business One
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'SAP Business One consultant' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded the position's duties were not described with sufficient detail and the Petitioner did not establish that the role required a degree in a specific specialty. Specifically, the AAO referenced the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which indicates that while a computer-related degree is common for Computer Systems Analysts, degrees in business or liberal arts are also acceptable, undermining the argument for a specific specialty degree requirement.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties [Is] So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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