Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Operations Research (2020): did not establish the proffered 'operations research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'operations research analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail to demonstrate they require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. The petitioner also did not sufficiently describe its business operations or the beneficiary's position within the organizational hierarchy to justify the need for such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Definition Of A Specialty Occupation Under Ina § 214(I)(L) Criterion 1: Normal Minimum Educational Requirement For The Position Criterion 2: Industry Parallel Positions Or Complexity/Uniqueness Of The Position Criterion 3: Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Criterion 4: Specialization And Complexity Of Specific Duties 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
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