dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Software Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide contracts or work orders from the end-client. This prevented the AAO from analyzing the beneficiary's specific duties to determine if the position qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner also failed to submit a required itinerary detailing the dates and locations of employment.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Degree As Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex Itinerary For Multiple Work Locations
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