Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'senior
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'senior application developer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not describe the job duties with sufficient detail, provided inconsistent descriptions across various documents, and failed to prove that the actual work required a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Particular Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Duties Are So Specialized And Complex They Require A Degree
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