dismissed H-1B Case: Software Development
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a programmer analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined, citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that a bachelor's degree is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation. The petitioner's evidence, including letters from other companies and job postings, was deemed insufficient to demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is an industry standard or that the duties were uniquely complex.
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