Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2016): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director, and the AAO upon review, concluded that the evidence did not demonstrate that the duties of the Computer Programmer position required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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