Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Computer Science (2006): the director denied the petition after concluding that the
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition after concluding that the proffered position of programmer analyst was not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, determining that the petitioner successfully established one of the four required criteria under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A), thus qualifying the position as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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