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dismissed H-1B

Medical Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was deemed moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the Petitioner had fil...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the existence of definitive, non-speculative employment for the benefici...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Existence Of Non-Speculative Employment Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'business systems analyst' qualifies as a...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to pay the correct ACWIA filing fee at the time of filing. The petitioner paid a redu...
Filing Fees Employee Count (Including Affiliates)
dismissed H-1B

Software And Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Director had initially denied the petition for failing to establish the position as a specialty occupa...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'systems analyst' qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Require A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'quality assurance engineer' qualifies as...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner did not respond to the AAO's request to verify its intent to pursue the appeal....
Beneficiary Qualifications Abandonment
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the Petitioner had filed another H-1B petition on behalf of the same Beneficiary which ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the matter became moot. The petitioner filed a subsequent H-1B petition for the same beneficiary, which was...
Employer-Employee Relationship Sufficient Specialty Work Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'IT support specialist' position qualifies as a speci...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) - Normal Degree Requirement For Position 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) - Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) - Employer Normally Requires A Degree 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) - Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a non-speculative job existed for the beneficiary at the time of fi...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement Degree Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. The petitioner had filed a subsequent H-1B petition for the same beneficiary...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'software quality assurance engineer' qua...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Uniquely Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
remanded H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The Director denied the petition by concluding the beneficiary was not qualified for the position. The AAO remanded the case because the Dir...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was considered moot. The petitioner had filed another H-1B petition on behalf of the same benefi...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business systems analyst' position qualifies as a sp...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties End-Client Job Requirements
sustained H-1B

Investment Management

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The appeal was sustained beca...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner had filed another H-1B petition for the same beneficiary which was subse...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that a definitive, non-speculative job existed for the beneficiary. The peti...
Specialty Occupation Definition Speculative Employment Inadequate Position Description Employer-Employee Relationship Inconsistent Information
dismissed H-1B

Software

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a software design firm, failed to establish that the proffered 'support engineer' position ...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
sustained H-1B

Business Software

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the proffered 'developer' position as a specialt...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that another H-1B petition filed for the same beneficiary had been approved, making further ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. A separate H-1B petition filed by the same petitioner for the same beneficiary had ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'business analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned. The AAO sent a letter to the Petitioner to verify their intent to pursue the appeal, as another emplo...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The Director's decision to revoke the petition was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) was pro...
Specialty Occupation Availability Of Work Revocation Authority Notice Of Intent To Revoke (Noir) Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that sufficient, non-speculative work would be available for the benefic...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of 'software developer' qualifies as a special...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
dismissed H-1B

Lighting Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'lighting designer' qualifies as a specia...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of the actual work the beneficiary would perform for t...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner failed to respond to an AAO request to verify its intent to pursue the appeal. ...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position qualifies as a speci...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Digital Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'digital marketing analyst' qualifies as ...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'business systems analyst' qualifies as a...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
sustained H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was not qualified for the position. The AAO sustained the appeal upon de novo r...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Enterprise Software

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'solutions sales senior specialist' quali...
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
dismissed H-1B

Supply Chain Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of 'supply chain planning analyst' qualifies as ...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned. After the AAO sent a letter to the petitioner requesting verification of its intent to pursue the app...
Specialty Occupation Abandonment
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation, lacking...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Data Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a valid employer-employee relationship would exist. The AAO conclud...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The pet...
Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. USCIS records indicated that the Petitioner had filed a separate H-1B petiti...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the Petitioner had filed another H-1B petition for the same Beneficiary, which was subs...
Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Digital Media

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's initial denial was insufficient for review. The Director is required to first determine if ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Job Duties Description
sustained H-1B

Software Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner had successfully demonstrated the beneficiary was q...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The Director denied the petition based on the Beneficiary's qualifications. However, the AAO remanded the case because the Director failed t...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
remanded H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was deemed insufficient for review. The Director denied the petition based on the Be...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Job Duties Description H-1B Caliber Work
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner filed another H-1B petition for the same beneficiary which was subsequently approved...
Employer-Employee Relationship Mootness
dismissed H-1B

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that another employer's H-1B petition for the same beneficiary had been approved, making the...
Specialty Occupation Sufficient Specialty Occupation Work Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve an inconsistency regarding the total number of its employees. The petition...
Fee Exemption Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the Petitioner had filed a separate, subsequent petition for the same Beneficiary, whic...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was rendered moot. The petitioner had filed a separate H-1B petition for the same beneficiary, wh...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of "network and computer systems administrat...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Specific Duties
dismissed H-1B

Retail Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'administrative services manager' qualifi...
Specialty Occupation Definition Specific Degree Requirement Substantive Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that another employer had filed a separate H-1B petition for the same beneficiary, and that ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Computing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, determined that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. T...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Law

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation an...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The Pet...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Beneficiary Qualifications Non-Speculative Employment
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting business, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer sys...
Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Position'S Complexity Or Uniqueness Requiring A Degree Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Telematics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. While the initial petition was denied for not establishing the position as a specialty occupation, the pet...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a valid employer-employee relationship with the beneficiary for the requ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Right To Control
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained H-1B

Semiconductor Manufacturing

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. The AAO sustained the a...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation Definition
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner did not respond to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss and Request for Evidence (NOID...
Specialty Occupation Abandonment Legal Standing
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business analyst' position qualifies as a specialty ...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner failed to respond to a Notice of Intent to Dismiss and Request for Evidence (NO...
Specialty Occupation Abandonment Due To Non-Response To Rfe Legal Standing To File Appeal
sustained H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner overcame the director's denial by providing a detailed job description and work samples. Thi...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
sustained H-1B

Insurance

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had successfully established the beneficiary's qualifications for the pro...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Computer Consultancy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. USCIS records indicated the Beneficiary had adjusted status to that of a permanent resident, rendering the...
Specialty Occupation Validity Of Employment
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'software developer' qualifies as a speci...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Bachelor'S Degree Or Equivalent As Minimum Requirement Industry Standard For Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned. The AAO issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss regarding the validity of signatures on the appeal, ques...
Specialty Occupation Abandonment Legal Standing
sustained H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided a detailed job description and successfully argued that the specific duties of the ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish it would maintain a valid employer-employee relationship with the Benefi...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of "Project Manager/Scrum Master" qualifies as...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it would maintain the requisite employer-employee relationship with...
Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as a complete chain of contracts or a valid Stat...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Work For End-Client
remanded H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's Notice of Intent to Revoke (ITR) was procedurally deficient. The ITR did not provide the peti...
Specialty Occupation Worksite Location Plagiarism Allegations Procedural Requirements For Revocation Labor Condition Application
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the initial petition was denied, the petitioner filed a new H-1B petition for the same beneficiary, ...
Specialty Occupation Mootness
dismissed H-1B

Software Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the availability of actual, non-speculative specialty occupation work fo...
Specialty Occupation Availability Of Non-Speculative Work Contractual Documentation
dismissed H-1B

Technology Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the initial petition was denied, the petitioner filed a new Form I-129 for the same beneficiary, and...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that it had qualifying, non-speculative work available for the beneficiary. ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Work
sustained H-1B

Web Development

· Organization
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the 'Web Developer II' position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. Upon de no...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business intelligence analyst' position qualifies as...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Common To Industry / Unique Or Complex Position Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Requirement For A Degree In A Specific Specialty
dismissed H-1B

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The rec...
Normal Minimum Requirement Is A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Duties Is Specialized And Complex
remanded H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly denied the petition based on the beneficiary's qualifications without first determin...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the proffered position qualifies as ...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently establish the substantive nature of the work the beneficiary would pe...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Labor Condition Application (Lca) Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the availability of the specialty occupation work as specified in the ...
Specialty Occupation Material Change In Employment Labor Condition Application (Lca) Validity Availability Of Work
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently establish the specific duties the beneficiary would perform at a thir...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Civil Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent and vague descriptions of the proffered position's duties. The petitio...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Are Specialized And Complex
remanded H-1B

Public Relations

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the proffered position of 'statistical analyst' did not qualify as a specialty occupa...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
sustained H-1B

Data Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary was qualified for the position, concluding their degrees were in a relat...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the beneficiary was qualified for the proffered position. The AAO concluded that the ben...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'devops quality engineer' qualifies as a ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained H-1B

Financial Quantitative Analysis

· Company
The AAO sustained the appeal after a de novo review. Although the provided text details the AAO's agreement with the Director that the petit...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2)
sustained H-1B

Asset Management

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The appeal was sustain...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Architecture

· Organization
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the proffered position of 'intern architect' qualifies as a specialty occupation. Th...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Labor Condition Application (Lca) Wage Level

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