dismissed H-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree is not a standard minimum requirement for such roles, referencing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which indicates various training paths are available. Furthermore, the petitioner did not provide a comprehensive description of the beneficiary's duties from the end-client where the work would be performed.
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