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dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the Director's decision to revoke the petition's approval was found to be correct. The grounds for revocati...
Specialty Occupation Revocation Of Approval Material Change In Employment
dismissed
H-1B
Healthcare
The motion to reconsider was denied, upholding the appeal's dismissal. The petitioner failed to address one of the two original grounds for ...
Specialty Occupation Bona Fide Job Offer Non-Speculative Work
dismissed
H-1B
Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business analyst' position qualifies as a specialty ...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Systems Administrator' qualifies as a sp...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence
dismissed
H-1B
Hotel Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered 'hotel manager' position qualifies as a specialty occupat...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
H-1B
Communications
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, additional evidence, or any statement identifying a spec...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact For Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Equine Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it was exempt from the H-1B statutory cap. The petitioner, a nonpro...
H-1B Cap Exemption Specialty Occupation
remanded
H-1B
Transportation
The Director revoked the petition's approval because the beneficiary was deemed unqualified for the position. The AAO found that the Directo...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Logistics Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of 'administrative services coordinator' quali...
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
Medical Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'medical services manager' position qualifies as a sp...
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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered position of 'senior computer network specialist' qualifies as ...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Cloud Computing Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'product sales strategist' position qualifies as a sp...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that it would have a valid employer-employee relationship with the benefic...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
sustained
H-1B
Information Technology
The Director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to submit an evaluation of the Beneficiary's foreign degree. On app...
Beneficiary Qualifications Foreign Degree Evaluation
dismissed
H-1B
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proffered "staff accountant" position qualifies as a specialty ...
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 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
Medical Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a nonprofit health consortium, did not establish it qualified for the H-1B cap exemption. T...
H-1B Cap Exemption Affiliation With An Institution Of Higher Education Shared Ownership Or Control Operation By An Institution Of Higher Education
dismissed
H-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner failed to respond to the AAO's Request for Evidence (RFE). The RFE re...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a basis for the appeal. After stating on the Form I-290B that a ...
Summary Dismissal For Failure To State Basis Of Appeal
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a valid employer-employee relationship would exist and that the ben...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Educational Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered "market research analyst" position qualifies as a specialty oc...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
remanded
H-1B
Accounting
The appeal was remanded because the petitioner had not established that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupatio...
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
Physical Therapy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a healthcare staffing service, failed to demonstrate that a valid employer-employee relatio...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small hotel with only eight employees, failed to establish that the proffered position of...
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
Technology Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that specialty occupation work was avail...
Specialty Occupation Availability Of Work Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specia...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Unique Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Sports Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of assistant tennis coach qualifies as a s...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate both that the proffered position for a software engin...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Recruiting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'executive recruiter' position qualifies as a 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, 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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate it had sufficient specialty occupation work for the beneficiary for th...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Hardware Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the Director properly revoked the petition's approval, which was found to involve gross error. The petition...
Multiple H-1B Filings Legitimate Business Need Related Entities Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Floral Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of community relations coordinator qualifies...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Logistics
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was incorrect based on the evidenc...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Digital Business Strategy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Digital Analyst' position qualifies as a specialty o...
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
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a two-person startup, failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate its business ac...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Consumer Lending
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of Chief Operating Officer qualifies as a spec...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Specific Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Logistics
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, upholding the prior dismissal of the appeal. For the motion to reopen, the new evidence of c...
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)
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Computer Programmer' position qualifies as a special...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Stone/Tile Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Sales Engineer' position qualifies as a specialty oc...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Publishing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a 'start-up publishing company,' failed to establish that the proffered 'Art Director' posi...
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex As To Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Physical Education
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a brief or evidence after indicating they would do so. The petit...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
H-1B
Pharmacy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Compounding Chemist' qualifies as a spec...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Position Uniqueness Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'senior executive immigration paralegal' ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Complexity Of Specific Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Technical Writing
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the Beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a lawful permanent resident as of Nove...
Payment Of Required Wage Mootness Due To Adjustment Of Status
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Systems Engineer' qualifies as ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Systems Engineer' qualifies as ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Itinerary Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Furniture Import/Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered "Business/Import Analyst" position qualifies 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 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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Programmer Analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Natural Stone Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'management analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a law firm, failed to establish that the proffered position of "Administrative Assistant" q...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Degree Requirement Complexity Of Duties Requires Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'computer programmer' qualifies as a spec...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Environmental Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'environmental asbestos engineer' qualifi...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
remanded
H-1B
Accounting
The AAO withdrew its previous decision and reopened the matter on its own initiative (sua sponte). The case was remanded to the Director for...
dismissed
H-1B
Accounting
The appeal was dismissed because the Beneficiary had adjusted her status to that of a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR). This change in status ...
Beneficiary'S Adjustment Of Status Mootness
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the beneficiary had already been approved for H-1B employment with another employer. The petitioner...
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the Director properly revoked the petition's approval after a site visit revealed the beneficiary was no lo...
Change In Employment Location Validity Of Labor Condition Application (Lca) Misrepresentation Of Material Fact Violation Of Petition Terms
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Programmer Analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a commercial bank, failed to establish that the proffered 'loan officer' position qualifies...
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Systems Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a restaurant, failed to establish that the proffered systems analyst position qualifies as ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Industrial Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'industrial designer' qualifies as a spec...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it meets the regulatory definition of a United States employer. The...
U.S. Employer Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Pharmaceuticals
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'production supervisor' qualifies as a sp...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered chef position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Ci...
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
Mechanical Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not submit a valid Labor Condition Application (LCA) that covered the requested period o...
Lca Validity At Time Of Filing Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. After the initial petition was denied, the petitioner filed a new petition f...
dismissed
H-1B
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a public school district, failed to establish it qualified for an H-1B cap exemption. The A...
H-1B Cap Exemption Affiliation With An Institution Of Higher Education Definition Of 'Related Or Affiliated Nonprofit Entity' Shared Ownership Or Control
dismissed
H-1B
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a deli and butcher shop, failed to establish that the proffered 'food service manager' posi...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Fashion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'fashion merchandising & marketing specia...
Specialty Occupation Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Systems Analysis
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner failed to demonstrate it was a business entity in good standing. Public records show...
Petitioner'S Standing To File Specialty Occupation Labor Condition Application (Lca) Correspondence
dismissed
H-1B
Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it was exempt from the H-1B numerical cap as a nonprofit research organi...
H-1B Cap Exemption Nonprofit Research Organization
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. For the motion to reope...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Taekwondo
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a taekwondo academy, failed to establish that the proffered position of "taekwondo coach" q...
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
Education
The motion to reconsider was denied because it was untimely filed. The motion was received 35 days after the appeal decision was issued, whi...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider Ac21 H-1B Extension
remanded
H-1B
Information Technology
The Director initially denied the petition based on the beneficiary's qualifications. The AAO found that the Director failed to first addres...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Communications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Communications Specialist qualifies as a ...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Health Services
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to present new facts that would likely change the outcome of the case. The mot...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Medicine
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'patient coordinator' position qualifies as a special...
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Fuel Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a credit analyst qualifies as a specialty...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Similar Positions Or Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility. The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
It Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Computer Programmer Analyst' position qualifies as a...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Regulatory Filing Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Athletics Coaching
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Assistant Women's Golf Coach' 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
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it meets the regulatory definition of a 'United States employer.' T...
United States Employer Definition Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Management Analyst' qualifies as a speci...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Construction
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen was denied for failing to state new facts supported by docu...
Specialty Occupation Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
H-1B
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it meets the regulatory definition of a United States employer. The...
Employer-Employee Relationship United States Employer
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a valid employer-employee relationship with the beneficiary. The evidenc...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's grounds for denial. The petitioner did not establish that ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for a motion to reopen. The AAO found that the evidence subm...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Motion To Reopen (New Facts)
dismissed
H-1B
Assisted Living Facility Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'executive director' position qualifies as a specialt...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
remanded
H-1B
It Consulting
The Director denied the petition by incorrectly focusing on the beneficiary's qualifications. The AAO determined that the Director must firs...
Specialty Occupation Definition Beneficiary Qualifications Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's grounds for denial. The AAO agreed with the Director that ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it would have a valid employer-employee relationship with the benef...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software/Hardware Solutions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Market Research Analyst qualifies as a sp...
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'technical support engineer' qualifies as...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Programmer Analyst' position qualifies as a specialt...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a daycare/after-school facility, failed to establish that the proffered teacher position qu...
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
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a bank, failed to establish that its proffered loan officer position qualifies as a special...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for the benefit sought. The Director initially denied the pe...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Validity Of Labor Condition Application (Lca)
dismissed
H-1B
Entertainment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'coordinator, international marketing and...
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 So Specialized And Complex That A Degree Is Required
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