Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'computer
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer programmer analyst' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail to show they required a specific bachelor's degree, and there were significant discrepancies regarding the job duties and the appropriate occupational classification in the Labor Condition Application (LCA).
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Similar Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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