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dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment for...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner materially changed the job duties of the proposed position after the petition was filed, whi...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Licensure Material Change Of Job Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
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 Lca Compliance
remanded
H-1B
Computer Science
The director revoked a previously approved H-1B petition after discovering the beneficiary's educational credentials from Ashford University...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Fraudulent Documents Unaccredited University Notice Of Intent To Revoke
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services detailing the ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment for...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The original petition was denied for abandonment after the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence. The AAO rejected the subs...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Abandonment Jurisdiction
dismissed
H-1B
Healthcare
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'healthcare support worker' qualifies as ...
Normal Degree Requirement Industry Standard Or Complex/Unique Position Employer'S Normal Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
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
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment lis...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a systems integration and software development company, failed to provide a required itiner...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Aviation
The AAO affirmed its prior decision to deny the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the position of aircraft p...
Whether The Position Qualifies As A Specialty Occupation Minimum Entry Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Associated With A Degree
remanded
H-1B
Computer Science
The director revoked a previously approved H-1B petition after finding the beneficiary's educational qualifications were based on fraudulent...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation Fraudulent Documents Grounds For Revocation Notice Of Intent To Revoke
sustained
H-1B
Education
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner, an employment contractor for teachers, had not established that the...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Employment Contractor Validity Of Employment Contract
dismissed
H-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of aircraft pilot in command qualifies as a ...
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 Duties Associated With A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Video Security Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that although the posi...
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
Food Service Management
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Specialty Occupation Failure To State Basis For Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 37 days after the director's decision, which is beyond the 30...
Timeliness Of Appeal
sustained
H-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the specific duties of the software engineer position were complex and specialized enoug...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(D)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(C)(4)
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a consulting company, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment for the...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The petitioner submitted a letter to the AAO requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The appeal was subsequently dismissed based upon this ...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
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 Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party sites, failed to provide an...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services with dates and...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Compliance With Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to submit a required itinerary detailing the dates and loc...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Employment Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party client sites, failed to pro...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services for the benefi...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. Specif...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor, failed to provide the required itinerary of service...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services for the benefi...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a consulting company placing employees at third-party sites, failed to provide a required i...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
sustained
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that it would be the beneficiary's employer by showing it would hi...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party client sites, failed to pro...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. As an ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Third-Party Worksite Requirements Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 For Services Third-Party Worksite Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Orthodontics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an orthodontics office, failed to prove that the proffered position of Dental Assistant qua...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That A Degree Is Required
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary with the dates and locatio...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Auditing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small retail gift store company, failed to establish that the proffered position of inter...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor placing the beneficiary at third-party client sites,...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The petitioner submitted a letter to the AAO requesting that the appeal be withdrawn. The appeal was subsequently dismissed based upon the p...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The petitioner requested to withdraw the petition, which the director honored by terminating it. The petitioner's subsequent appeal was reje...
Withdrawal Of Petition
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services for the benefi...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Requirements Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel submitted a letter requesting to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based o...
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proposed position qualified as a specialty occupation. As an employment ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary For Third-Party Worksites
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a staffing company, failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a special...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca) Compliance Third-Party Worksite Arrangements
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services for the benefi...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'dental specialist/researcher' qualifies ...
Specialty Occupation Licensing Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Restaurant Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered general manager position at its Thai restaurant quali...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialty occupation. As an ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a s...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Of Services End-Client Work Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 Itinerary Of Services Third-Party Worksite Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 Definition Itinerary Of Services End-Client Job Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, identified as an employment contractor, failed to submit a required itinerary detailing the...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'dental specialist' position qualifies as a specialty...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized/Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility for an H-1B extension beyond the six-year ...
H-1B Extension Beyond Six-Year Limit Ac21 Eligibility Doj21 Eligibility Pending Labor Certification For 365 Days Or More
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary had reached the six-year limit on H-1B status and was not eligible for an extension under t...
H-1B Maximum Period Of Stay Ac21 Extension Eligibility
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because it was not filed in a timely manner. The appeal was received 34 days after the director's decision was mail...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Tennis And Fitness
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a director at a tennis and fitness center...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was rejected because it was filed after the deadline. The petitioner filed the appeal 37 days after the director's decision was i...
Timeliness Of Appeal Specialty Occupation Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services listing the da...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Employment
dismissed
H-1B
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide the required certification for a foreign health-care worker, as mandated b...
Foreign Health-Care Worker Certification State Licensure
sustained
H-1B
Computer Software
The appeal was sustained after a motion to reopen and reconsider. The AAO withdrew its prior decision, finding that a labor certification ap...
H-1B Extension Beyond 6-Year Limit Pending Labor Certification
remanded
H-1B
Computer Science
The director's denial, based on the finding that the beneficiary was not qualified, was withdrawn. The AAO found that multiple credential ev...
Beneficiary Qualifications Education And Experience Equivalency
sustained
H-1B
Volleyball Coach
The appeal was sustained because the director had overlooked a timely filed and certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) that was present...
Labor Condition Application (Lca) Validity Timely Filing Of Lca
sustained
H-1B
Accounting
The appeal was sustained after the petitioner, on a motion to reopen, provided a tax return showing over $49 million in gross receipts, whic...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, acting as an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services and ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Custodial Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of custodial services manager qualifies as a...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
While the AAO found that the petitioner would be the beneficiary's employer, the appeal was dismissed because the petition did not establish...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
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 For Multiple Work Locations Labor Condition Application (Lca) Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO overturned the director's finding regarding the employer-employee relationship, it denied the pet...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
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 Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services detailing the ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an IT consulting firm placing the beneficiary at third-party client sites, failed to provid...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Requirement Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of services. Although the ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a required itinerary of definite employment for...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Lca Compliance
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that it qualifies as the beneficiary's U.S. employer and that the proffered positi...
U.S. Employer Relationship Normal Degree Requirement Industry Standard Employer'S Normal Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on January 29, 2005, but the appeal was not receiv...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it qualified as the beneficiary's U.S. employer, specifically regarding ...
Specialty Occupation United States Employer Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Position Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupati...
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
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a shoe wholesaler and retailer, failed to establish that the proffered position of part-tim...
Position Normally Requires A Degree Degree Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
sustained
H-1B
Education
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that it normally requires a degree for the preschool teacher positi...
Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique The Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Higher Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'administrative assistant' qualifies as a...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
Although the AAO found that the petitioner qualified as the beneficiary's employer, the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed t...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Itinerary Of Services Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Wholesale/Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of contract administrator 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
Business Administration
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was qualified for the specialty occupation. The ben...
Beneficiary Qualifications Work Experience Equivalency To Bachelor'S Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Sales And Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered regional sales manager position qualifies as a specia...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
remanded
H-1B
Education
The director revoked the approved petition, believing the petitioner had not responded to a Notice of Intent to Revoke. On appeal, the petit...
Beneficiary Qualifications Response To Notice Of Intent To Revoke
dismissed
H-1B
Retail Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of branch operations evaluation manager qual...
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position 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 Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Education
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialty Occupation Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Mobility Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'operations manager' position qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity/Uniqueness Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Duties
sustained
H-1B
Finance
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the proposed position qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitioner submitted a detaile...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Associated With A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, an employment contractor, failed to provide a sufficient itinerary of services to demonstra...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Definition Itinerary Of Services
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a company engaged in pawning jewelry and goods, failed to establish that the proffered posi...
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
Software Consulting
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
H-1B Maximum Period Of Stay Recapture Of Time Spent Outside The U.S. Ac-21 Extension Eligibility Procedural Requirements For Appeal (8 C.F.R. § 103.3(A)(L)(V)) Aao Jurisdiction And Humanitarian Grounds
dismissed
H-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a dance studio, failed to establish that the proffered position of a dance instructor/speci...
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
Early Childhood Education
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day deadline. The AAO also ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
H-1B
Legal
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Industry Standard For The Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Uniqueness Of Duties
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