dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Systems Administration
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered systems administrator position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position, is common in the industry, is a normal requirement for the petitioner, or that the duties are sufficiently specialized and complex to require such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.