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dismissed H-1B

Tennis

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a private tennis club, failed to establish that the proposed position of 'director of tenni...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require Knowledge Associated With A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Fitness

· Company
The motion to reopen or reconsider was dismissed as untimely filed. The motion was received 40 days after the decision was issued, exceeding...
Specialty Occupation Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed H-1B

Industrial Engineering

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the duties descri...
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
dismissed H-1B

Public Relations

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of public relations manager qualifies as a s...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was qualified for the specialty occupation of compu...
Beneficiary Qualifications Education/Experience Equivalency
dismissed H-1B

Food Production Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after filing the appeal. The petit...
Specialty Occupation Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through counsel, submitted a letter formally requesting its withdrawal. The AAO did not con...
dismissed H-1B

Electronics Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'electronics engineer' qualified as a spe...
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 Is 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

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Failure To State Basis For Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting firm, failed to provide a detailed description of the specific duties the ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty Detailed Description Of Job Duties End-Client Job Requirements For Consulting Arrangements Valid Labor Condition Application (Lca) For The Worksite
dismissed H-1B

Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was not qualified at the time of filing, as her teaching diploma was dated after the petiti...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications Specialty Occupation Position
remanded H-1B

Rehabilitation Services

· Company
The AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the 'rehab coordinator' position was not a specialty occupation. It determined that the p...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Retail Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of management trainee/administrative assista...
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 Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
sustained H-1B

Medicine

· Company
The director denied the petition because the beneficiary, a physician on a J-1 waiver, had not completed his required three-year period of e...
J-1 Waiver 3-Year Service Obligation Extenuating Circumstances For Early Termination
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not b...
sustained H-1B

Architecture

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary was not a licensed architect. The appeal was sustained because the AAO de...
Beneficiary Qualifications Licensure
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the deadline. The decision was issued on October 17, 2005, giving the petitioner 33 days ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Filing
dismissed H-1B

Stone Fabrication

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the director erred in denying the petition based on the lack of a valid employer-employee rela...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was not timely filed. The petitioner filed the motion 223 days after the AAO's decision, w...
Specialty Occupation Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn.
sustained H-1B

Exercise Science

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding the position of exercise physiologist/wellness center manager did not qualify as a specialty oc...
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)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting company, failed to establish that the proffered position of programmer ana...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship End-Client Job Requirements
remanded H-1B

Civil Engineering

· Company
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO determined that the civil engineer position does qualify as a speci...
Specialty Occupation Definition Minimum Degree Requirement Beneficiary Qualifications State Licensure Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a preschool, failed to establish that the position of school director qualifies as a specia...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Norm Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Health Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Clinic Instructor' 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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is 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

It Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO ...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Video Production

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'video producer' position qualified as a spe...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a gasoline and convenience store, failed to establish that the proffered position of busine...
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

Freight Forwarding

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Middle East Project Coordinator' qualifi...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the regulatory deadline. The decision was issued on September 9, 2005, but the appeal was...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a letter to the AAO requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not ...
dismissed H-1B

Pharmacy

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Employment Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Natural Stone Supply

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

Healthcare Staffing

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's sole argument was that the service center director failed to consider evidence s...
Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Definite Employment Procedural Grounds For Appeal (Failure To Identify Error)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nursing home management company, failed to establish that the proffered position of Progr...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Complexity Of Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Hotel Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the hotel manager position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for procedural reasons, not on its merits. The petitioner's counsel submitted a letter to the AAO formally requesti...
Appeal Withdrawal
dismissed H-1B

Healthcare Staffing

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's sole basis for the appeal was the erroneous belief that the service center faile...
Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Definite Employment Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Financial & Operations Controller qualifi...
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
sustained H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the proffered internal auditor/accountant position for a company owning four gas...
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 Is 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

Physical Therapy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the record did not demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required state license to work as a physi...
Licensure Requirement Misrepresentation/Fraud
remanded H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The AAO disagreed with the director's finding that no employer-employee relationship existed and withdrew that decision. However, the petiti...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Employment Lca Validity
sustained H-1B

International Trade

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding that the proffered 'Export Trade Specialist' position was not a specialty occupation because it di...
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)
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally submitted a letter requesting to withdraw the appeal. The AAO did not rul...
dismissed H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The p...
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)
sustained H-1B

Computer Hardware Engineering

· Company
The initial denial was based on the petitioner's failure to establish that the proffered position was a specialty occupation and that a vali...
Specialty Occupation Definition 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Law

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary was not qualified to immediately perform the duties of the specialty occupation. The direct...
Specialty Occupation Licensure Requirement
sustained H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to establish the proffered 'Assistant Controller' position as...
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)
dismissed H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit new facts or evidence along with the motion as req...
Specialty Occupation Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Culinary Arts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the executive chef position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ci...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Marketing Consulting

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the proposed duties, which combined market research, management analysis, and human reso...
Nature Of Duties Are Specialized And Complex Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was untimely filed. The motion was received 92 days after the AAO's decision, w...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. Althou...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an information technology consulting firm, failed to establish that the proposed position o...
Specialty Occupation U.S. Employer Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary For Multiple Work Locations Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Supply Chain Management

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding that the proffered position of buyer/purchasing agent/supply ops specialist did not qualify as a s...
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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to submit a required itinerary of services with specific d...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
sustained H-1B

Pharmacy

· Company
The director denied the petition, asserting that the 'graduate pharmacist intern' position did not qualify as a specialty occupation because...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party client sites, failed to pro...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Dentistry

· Company
The director's denial was affirmed because the proffered position was determined to be the practice of dentistry in California, which requir...
Licensure Requirement
sustained H-1B

Aircraft Repair Services

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the proposed position of technical translator as...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Human Resources

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of personnel manager qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Degree Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. While ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. Althou...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a systems integration and software development company acting as an employment contractor, ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Employment Lca Compliance
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the existence of a specialty occupation for the beneficiary. While the A...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. As an ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party sites, failed to provide th...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a staffing company, failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a special...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small six-bed residential care facility, failed to establish that the proffered accountan...
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 Is 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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. Specif...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Sales Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Failure To State Grounds For Appeal Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Dentistry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the proffered position of 'dental specialist/researcher' involved the practice...
Specialty Occupation Definition Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex Licensing Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Dentistry

· Company
The director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required state license fo...
Specialty Occupation Licensure Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Dentistry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The dir...
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher As Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Licensing Requirements For The Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Quality Control

· Company
The motion to reopen was denied, and the previous dismissal was affirmed, because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered posi...
Specialty Occupation Degree Requirement Complexity Of Duties O*Net Evidence
dismissed H-1B

Pharmaceuticals

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide evidence that a labor certification application had been pending for 365 d...
Ac21 Extension Pending Labor Certification Burden Of Proof
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) for the correct work location...
Timely Filing Of Certified Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Accounting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to obtain a certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) prior to filing the H-1B peti...
Timely Filing Of Certified Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a letter requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Offic...
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a formal request to withdraw it. The AAO's decision was based solely on this proce...
dismissed H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide contracts or work orders from the end-client. T...
Specialty Occupation Definition Degree As Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex Itinerary For Multiple Work Locations
dismissed H-1B

Lawn Care

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'lawn care specialist manager' qualifies ...
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 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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of 'computer information systems engineer' quali...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a consulting firm, failed to provide a complete itinerary with contracts or work orders for...
Specialty Occupation Definition Baccalaureate Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex Itinerary For Multiple Work Locations
dismissed H-1B

Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small auto detailing business, failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'financial direct...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect. The petitioner did ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment. Wh...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a s...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services End-Client Work Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
Although the AAO agreed that the petitioner qualified as a U.S. employer, the appeal was ultimately dismissed. The petitioner failed to esta...
United States Employer Specialty Occupation Itinerary Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Software Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a consulting company, failed to provide a complete itinerary with contracts or work orders ...
Specialty Occupation Definition 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A) Itinerary Requirement For Multiple Worksites
dismissed H-1B

Law

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position of a 'legal advisor in Islamic law' was found to have duties consistent with that of...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party sites, failed to provide a ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Employment Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO withdrew the director's finding regarding the employer-employee relationship, it determined the p...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment. Wh...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary with the specific dates an...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary with the dates and locatio...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment for...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)

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