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dismissed H-1B

Digital Business Strategy

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Organization
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

· Company
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

· Company
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

· Company
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
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Programmer Analyst qualifies as a special...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions The 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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a .NET consultant 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

Pharmacy

· Company
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 The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Marketing Development Manager qualifies a...
Normal Degree Requirement Industry Common Degree Requirement Employer'S Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Biopharmaceutical Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. USCIS records indicated that another H-1B petition filed by a different employer on...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'international business development direc...
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

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner requested to withdraw the original Form I-129 petition before a decision was issued ...
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

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

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Programmer Analyst' qualifies a...
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

Landscaping Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a sprinkler, drainage, and lighting company, failed to establish that the proffered managem...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Requirement For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Duties
dismissed H-1B

It Consulting

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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Programmer Analyst' qualifies a...
Normal 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
dismissed H-1B

Market Analysis

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

Software Development

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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty ...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Programmer Analyst' qualifies a...
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

Computer Consulting

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Labor Condition Application (Lca) Appeal Procedural Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Food Service Manager Hospitality Consult...
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

Business Technology Solutions

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Communications Systems Engineer 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

It Services

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish a valid employer-employee relationship. The AAO upheld this decision and...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Computer Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the proffered 'Programmer Analyst' p...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Specific Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
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 Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
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 Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Computer Programmer Analyst' position qualifies as a...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Database Administrator' position qualifies as a spec...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The Director denied the petition after finding that the petitioner had not established that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

It Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Computer Programmer Analyst' qualifies a...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Software Quality Analyst' qualifies as a...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Taekwondo

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal. Specifically, the petiti...
Failure To Identify Specific Error In Appeal
dismissed H-1B

Food Service Management

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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was rendered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a lawful permane...
Lca Compliance Worksite Location Mootness Adjustment Of Status
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner moved the beneficiary to a new work location not covered by the certified Labor Condition Ap...
Specialty Occupation Valid Lca Employer-Employee Relationship Material Change In Employment
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the proffered position 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

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