Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2006): the beneficiary was deemed unqualified for the proffered
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was deemed unqualified for the proffered programmer analyst position. The beneficiary's bachelor's degree in civil engineering was unrelated to the specialty occupation, which required a degree in computer science. The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's education, training, and work experience were equivalent to a relevant U.S. bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Qualifications For A Specialty Occupation Foreign Degree Equivalency Experience Equivalency To A U.S. Baccalaureate Degree Three-For-One Rule For Work Experience Recognition Of Expertise
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