dismissed
H-1B
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 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not describe the duties with sufficient detail and failed to show that the position requires a degree in a specific specialty, instead proposing a broad range of acceptable fields like computer science or any branch of engineering.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree Requirement Of A Degree In A Specific Specialty
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