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remanded H-1B

Telecommunications

· Organization
The decision was remanded because the record was insufficient for the AAO to determine if the position qualified as a specialty occupation. ...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence With Petition Correct Soc Code
dismissed H-1B

Computer Systems Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'business analyst' position qualifies as a specialty ...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position as a network engineer is a specialty occupat...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
sustained H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the proffered position of software engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The sub...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
sustained H-1B

Data Analysis

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position of staff data analyst qualifies as a s...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner established the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, noting the dutie...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. T...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
sustained H-1B

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence, including a detailed job description and work samples, to over...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed H-1B

Healthcare Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner had filed a subsequent H-1B petition on behalf of the same beneficiary, ...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Engineering Design

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Th...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained H-1B

Engineering

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

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided a detailed job description and work samples that successfully demonstrated the prof...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained H-1B

Online Payment Solutions

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. Upon review of the beneficiary's ...
Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Graphic Design

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered graphic designer position qualifies as a specialty ...
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)
remanded H-1B

Home Decor Distribution

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO could not properly determine if the position qualified as a specialty occupation. There was a signif...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence With Petition Standard Occupational Classification (Soc) Code Accuracy
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the substantive nature of the work the beneficiary would perform, which ...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

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

Machine Learning

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director denied the petition based on the beneficia...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the underlying issues were deemed moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted their status to a permanent re...
Specialty Occupation Mootness
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the job offer was for non-speculative employment, as the contract...
Specialty Occupation Definition Non-Speculative Employment Third-Party Worksite Requirements Sufficiency Of Job Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position as a 'TFS administrator' qualifies as a spec...
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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a definitive, non-speculative position existed for the beneficiary....
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
remanded H-1B

Packaging Engineering

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

Education

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. The Beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a U.S. permanen...
Mootness Adjustment Of Status Continued Employment
sustained H-1B

Online Search Engine

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position as a specialty occupa...
Specialty Occupation Complexity Of Duties Requiring A Degree
sustained H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The initial denial was based on the conclusion that the petitioner provided insufficient evidence that the proffered position qualifies as a...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The Director denied the petition, finding insufficient evidence that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. Upon appeal...
Specialty Occupation Availability Of In-House Work
dismissed H-1B

Medicine

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for two primary reasons. First, the Labor Condition Application (LCA) was found to be inconsistent with the petitio...
Lca Correspondence And Wage Level Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Computer Systems Analyst

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Functional Systems Analyst ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Minimum Educational Requirements Occupational Outlook Handbook (Ooh) Analysis
dismissed H-1B

Fitness

· Company
The appeal was dismissed due to numerous inconsistencies regarding the proffered position's title and minimum educational requirements, whic...
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 sufficiently establish the substantive nature of the work the beneficiary would perf...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique Position Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that definitive, non-speculative employment existed for the Beneficiary ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Non-Speculative Employment Third-Party Worksite Requirements 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the evidence of record did not establish that the Beneficiary is qualified to perform services in a special...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(C) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(D) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(D)(5) Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'market research analyst' position qualifies as a spe...
Specialty Occupation Minimum Degree Requirement Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Complexity Of Job Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a definitive, non-speculative specialty occupation position existed...
Existence Of Non-Speculative Employment Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Degree Requirement For Industry 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 'associate vice president - sales' qualif...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2)
sustained H-1B

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner overcame the initial denial by establishing the proffered position as a specialty occupation...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'technical support engineer' 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 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

Venture Capital

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

Data Analytics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the availability of definitive, non-speculative specialty occupation wor...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Common Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'press coordinator' qualifies as a specia...
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)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a consulting firm, failed to prove the proffered position of 'BI consultant' qualifies as a...
Specialty Occupation Degree Requirement Common To Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Non-Speculative Employment End-Client Work Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

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

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The r...
Specialty Occupation Definition End-Client Work Requirements Non-Speculative Employment 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
dismissed H-1B

Cash Management Services

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

Computer Science

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

Economics

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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the availability of non-speculative specialty occupation work at the tim...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
sustained H-1B

Cloud System Integration

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, concluded that the Petitioner had successfully established the availability o...
Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Unspecified Specialty Occupation

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided a detailed job description that established the proffered position as a specialty o...
Specialty Occupation Definition Job Duties' Complexity Requiring A Degree
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'technical analyst' position qualifies as a specialty...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1)
remanded H-1B

Healthcare Administration

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's decision premature. The AAO determined that the record was not sufficiently dev...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence Soc Code Wage Level
remanded H-1B

Human Resources

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly evaluated the beneficiary's qualifications before first determining if the proffered...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO determined that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation and the beneficiary's degree is ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Lca Wage Level
dismissed H-1B

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner provided inconsistent evidence regarding the minimum educational requirement for the positio...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Specific Educational Requirements
sustained H-1B

Semiconductor Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the specific duties of the 'quality reliability engineer' position are so s...
Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director denied the petition based on the beneficia...
Beneficiary Qualifications Specialty Occupation
sustained H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because upon review, the AAO found that the proffered position was sufficiently complex and unique to qualify as a ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Position Complexity
sustained H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position as a specialty occupation...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained H-1B

Artificial Intelligence Software

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided a sufficiently detailed job description and explained why the duties are specialize...
Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the initial denial did not offer an adequate analysis. Specifically,...
Specialty Occupation Non-Speculative Employment
dismissed H-1B

Construction Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'cost engineer' qualifies as a specialty ...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) - Normal Degree Requirement
sustained H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. Upon de novo review of t...
Specialty Occupation Position Complexity Beneficiary Qualifications
remanded H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The Director's revocation decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded due to a procedural error. The Director revoked the previously ap...
Revocation Authority Gross Error Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation Notice Of Intent To Revoke (Noir)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Programming

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'web applications programmer' position qualifies as a...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. A separate H-1B petition filed by the same petitioner for the same beneficiary was subsequently approved, ...
Specialty Occupation
remanded H-1B

Computer Systems Analysis

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was deemed insufficient for review. The Director failed to first analyze whether the...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Fuel Cell Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a staffing company, failed to provide sufficient evidence from the end-client to prove the ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
sustained H-1B

Internet Technology

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was qualified for the proffered...
Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

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

Software Technologies

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'Business Operations Program Manager' qua...
Degree In A Specific Specialty 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1)
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'systems analyst' 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

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The evide...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Or Higher Degree In A Specific Specialty Complexity And Specificity Of Job Duties
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specia...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
dismissed H-1B

Environmental Testing

· Company
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 Degree Requirement Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed H-1B

Environmental Testing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of "systems analyst" 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

Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'vice president - strategy and business' ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement For A Degree In A Specific Specialty 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) Inconsistencies In Job Duty Description
dismissed H-1B

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that definitive, non-speculative specialty occupation work would be avai...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
remanded H-1B

Medical Coding

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's denial, which was based on the beneficiary's qualifications, to be premature. T...
Lca Correspondence Soc Code Selection Wage Level
remanded H-1B

Data Analysis

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

Securities And Trading

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the specif...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the existence of definitive, non-speculative employment for the benefici...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry-Common Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Non-Speculative Employment For End-Client Work
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The evi...
Specialty Occupation Definition Employer-Employee Relationship Non-Speculative Employment Third-Party Worksite Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of the specific work the beneficiary would perform. Th...
Specialty Occupation Definition Nature Of Specific Duties Is Specialized And Complex Existence Of Non-Speculative Work
sustained H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Petitioner successfully demonstrated that the position's duties are sufficiently specialized and comple...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed H-1B

Marine Surveying

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'marine cargo surveyor' 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 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

Supply Chain Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. A key r...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2)
remanded H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial was based on a factual error, incorrectly identifying the occupational title o...
Lca Correspondence Specialty Occupation Availability Of Non-Speculative Work End-Client Requirements
dismissed H-1B

Software Engineering

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of "software QA engineer 2" qualifies as a s...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2)
dismissed H-1B

Computer Systems Analysis

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of 'project leader 2' qualifies as a speci...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1)
remanded H-1B

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was remanded because while the AAO found the petitioner did establish the position as a specialty occupation, the Director's init...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed H-1B

Management Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'management analyst' qualifies as a speci...
Specialty Occupation 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
dismissed H-1B

Religious Media Production

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a church, failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'producer' position qualifies as a speci...
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

Computer Science

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a valid employer-employee relationship with the beneficiary. The record ...
Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Specialty Occupation Work
dismissed H-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the initial petition was denied, the petitioner filed a new Form I-129 petition for the same benefic...
Mootness Labor Condition Application (Lca)
sustained H-1B

Facility Management

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record ...
Specialty Occupation 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 'engagement manager' qualifies as a speci...
Normal Minimum 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

Education Administration

· Organization
The motion to reconsider was dismissed as moot because the Beneficiary's application for permanent residence (Form I-485) had already been a...
Extension Of Status Beyond Six Years 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(13)(Iii)(D) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(13)(Iii)(E)

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