Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Programmer Analyst (2020): the appeal was dismissed as abandoned
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned. The initial denial was based on the position of "SAS programmer analyst" not qualifying as a specialty occupation. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the Petitioner failed to respond to a notice from the AAO within the required timeframe.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Abandonment
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