H-1B Remanded — Computer Science (2017): the record did not establish that the proffered position of

Decision Summary

The appeal was remanded because the record did not establish that the proffered position of "computer systems analyst" qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the position requires a baccalaureate or higher degree in a specific specialty, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which states that such a degree is common but not always a requirement for the role.

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