Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'consultant -
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'consultant - quality assurance analyst' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner provided inconsistent information regarding the minimum educational requirements and did not prove that the duties required a degree in a specific specialty, a core tenet of the H-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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