Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Web Development (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'web
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of 'web programmer/developer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The decision references the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which indicates that while most computer programmers have a bachelor's degree, some employers hire workers with only an associate's degree. Therefore, a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
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