Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Unknown (2025): did not establish the offered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the offered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Director's denial was upheld, with the AAO focusing its legal analysis on USCIS's authority to ensure the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and the selected occupational code correspond with the actual job duties described in the petition.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence With Petition Soc Code Accuracy Degree Requirement
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