EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
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sustained
H-1B
Industrial Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that the proffered position is a specialty occupation. The petition...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
remanded
H-1B
Information Technology
The decision was remanded because the Director's initial denial was insufficient for review. The Director failed to follow the proper legal ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Software Technology
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that while the initial petition was denied, the Petitioner had filed another H-1B petition f...
Specialty Occupation
remanded
H-1B
Software Development
The decision was remanded because the Director's denial was deemed insufficient for review. The Director denied the case based on the benefi...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO...
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement For A Degree In A Specific Specialty Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties
sustained
H-1B
Civil Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not established that the proffered position qualified as a special...
Specialty Occupation Position Complexity Educational Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Systems Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'energy management system analyst' qualif...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position
sustained
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner's position description, considered within the context of its operati...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the petitioner would have a valid employer-employee...
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
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
remanded
H-1B
Data Analysis
The AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the position as a specialty occupation, withdrawing the initial denial. However, ...
Specialty Occupation Prevailing Wage Lca Correspondence
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that non-speculative specialty occupation work was available for the ben...
Availability Of Non-Speculative Work Material Changes To The Petition Specialty Occupation Criteria
remanded
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial decision was deemed insufficient for review. The AAO instructed the Director to re-ev...
Availability Of Non-Speculative Work Employer-Employee Relationship Labor Condition Application (Lca) Compliance Prevailing Wage
remanded
H-1B
Marketing
The appeal was remanded because the AAO determined that the record was not sufficiently developed to make a decision on whether the position...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence Soc Code
remanded
H-1B
Logistics
The decision was remanded because the AAO found that the submitted Labor Condition Application (LCA) may not correspond with the petition. T...
Specialty Occupation Lca Correspondence Prevailing Wage Soc Code Appropriateness Job Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Network Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish the availability of non-speculative speci...
Specialty Occupation Non-Speculative Work Contractual Documentation
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned. The AAO sent a letter to the petitioner to verify their intent to pursue the appeal, but the petition...
Abandonment
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that qualifying, non-speculative work would be available for the beneficiary...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
dismissed
H-1B
Financial Information Services
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'technical specialist' qualifies as a spe...
Specialty Occupation Specific Degree Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to prove it would have a valid employer-employee relationship with the Beneficiary. T...
Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Data Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'data analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupa...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered position of systems administrator qualifies as a specialty occ...
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The decision states that since the beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status, f...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained
H-1B
Mortgage Services
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position qualifies as a specia...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'logistics 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
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The pet...
Specialty Occupation Specific Degree Requirement Availability Of Work
dismissed
H-1B
It Solutions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient and consistent evidence establishing the substantive nature 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 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 provide sufficient evidence detailing the substantive nature of the work the benef...
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 Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Specific Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Product Design
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner did not respond to the AAO's request to verify its intent to pursue the appeal....
Abandonment Labor Condition Application (Lca) Wage Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'network engineer' position qualifies as a specialty oc...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Human Resources
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of "human resources specialist" qualifies as...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
dismissed
H-1B
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupat...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the certified Labor Condition Application (LCA) corresponded with...
Lca Correspondence Wage Level Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
sustained
H-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Director denied the petition, concluding the Beneficiary was not qualified for the position. The appeal was sustained because the AAO fo...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Degree In A Specific Specialty
sustained
H-1B
Specialty Occupation
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the beneficiary's qualifications for the special...
Beneficiary Qualifications Foreign Degree Equivalency Specialty Occupation Position
dismissed
H-1B
Electronic Payment Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. The petitioner had filed a subsequent H-1B petition for the same beneficiary...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it would maintain a valid employer-employee relationship with the b...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Work
remanded
H-1B
Research Analysis
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was unclear, confusing the issues of whether the position qualified as a specialty occ...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Labor Condition Application (Lca) Correspondence
sustained
H-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner established that the proffered position of 'Senior Quality Assurance Engineer'...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to resolve significant discrepancies in the signatures across various docum...
Signature Validity Failure To Respond To Rfe/Noid Petitioner'S Business Operations Wage Discrepancies Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the terms and conditions of employment at the time of filing, providing ...
Specialty Occupation Terms And Conditions Of Employment Eligibility At Time Of Filing Material Change
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
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 Availability Of Non-Speculative Work Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normally The Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Nature Of The Specific Duties Are Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a specialty occupation position with sufficient work existed at the...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Unique Position Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'market research analyst' qualifies as a ...
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The p...
Specialty Occupation Definition Specific Degree Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the Petitio...
Specialty Occupation Mootness
sustained
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner provided a sufficiently detailed description and a thorough position eval...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained
H-1B
Research And Analysis
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the proffered position's duties are so specialized and complex that the kno...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained
H-1B
Software Services
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the petitioner had demonstrated sufficient, ongoing specialty occupation work for the be...
Specialty Occupation Availability Of Work For The Requested Period In-House Vs Third-Party Placement
dismissed
H-1B
Business Analysis
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts t...
Specialty Occupation Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the Director revoked the petition's approval after finding the petitioner was not paying the beneficiary th...
Violation Of Petition Terms Payment Of Required Wage
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the substantive nature of the work the beneficiary would perform. This w...
Specialty Occupation Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree Employer-Employee Relationship Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
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 Non-Speculative Employment End-Client Work Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to consistently state that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty was the minimu...
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 As To Require A Degree
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered 'computer programmer' position qualifies as a specialty occupa...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1)
remanded
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the petitioner likely chose the incorrect Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code...
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A) Lca Correspondence With Petition Soc Code Accuracy
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the case was rendered moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services records indicated that the petitioner...
Specialty Occupation
sustained
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided ...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Molecular Biology
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to respond to the Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) for the specific petiti...
Response To Noir Availability Of Work/Facilities Eligibility At Time Of Filing Specialty Occupation Compliance With Terms Of Employment
dismissed
H-1B
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'associate manager, finance' qualifies as...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the Petitioner failed to respond to an AAO request to verify its intent to pursue the appeal. ...
Abandonment Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Law
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The pet...
Specialty Occupation Definition Lca Correspondence Job Duties Complexity Minimum Education Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation and that...
Specialty Occupation Definition Minimum Degree Requirement Nature Of Duties Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was considered moot. A separate H-1B petition filed by the Petitioner for the same Beneficiary ha...
Specialty Occupation Definition Mootness
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
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 The Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. T...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the Labor Condition Application (LCA) did not correspond to the H-1B petition. The petitioner des...
Lca Correspondence (Wage Level) Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the substantive nature of the proffered position, which precludes a dete...
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner had overcome the basis for the denial. The petitioner successfully provid...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'senior programmer' 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 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
sustained
H-1B
Not Specified
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty...
Specialty Occupation Minimum Educational Requirement (Bachelor'S Degree) Highly Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Qualifications Wage Level
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualified as a specialty occupation. The pet...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
remanded
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was insufficient for review. The Director denied the petition by reclassifying the p...
Specialty Occupation Soc Code Correspondence Degree Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a business analyst qualifies as a special...
Lca Validity Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the submitted Labor Condition Application (LCA) did not properly correspond to the petition. The AAO found ...
Lca Correspondence Specialty Occupation Qualification Beneficiary Qualifications Occupational Classification
dismissed
H-1B
Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'marketing associate' position qualifies as a special...
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
Electronics Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director's finding that the petitioner willfully and fraudulently misrepresented ma...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Misrepresentation Of Material Facts In The Petition
sustained
H-1B
Not Specified
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty...
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is Specialized And Complex
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO fou...
Specialty Occupation Definitive, Non-Speculative Employment 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) - Normal Degree Requirement 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) - Industry Standard Degree Requirement 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) - Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) - Specialized And Complex Duties
sustained
H-1B
Information Technology
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The petitioner succ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the petitioner had filed a new Form I-129 petition for the same beneficiary after the i...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed
H-1B
Business Intelligence
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitio...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship Third-Party Worksite Requirements
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The p...
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
remanded
H-1B
Information Technology
The decision was remanded due to significant inconsistencies and deficiencies in the record. The AAO found that the contractual chain for th...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications Educational Requirements Validity Of The Job Offer
sustained
H-1B
Social Networking
The initial denial was based on the conclusion that the Beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. The AAO sustained the appe...
Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained
H-1B
Social Networking
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position qualifies as a specialty ...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Business/Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The pet...
Specialty Occupation Definition Specific Degree Requirement
sustained
H-1B
Social Networking
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. Upon de novo revie...
Beneficiary Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'TIBCO developer' position qualifies as a specialty o...
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
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'database engineer' position qualifies as a specialty...
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
sustained
H-1B
Social Networking
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the Beneficiary was not qualified for the proffered position. Upon de novo revie...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed
H-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. The petitioner had filed another H-1B petition for the same beneficiary, and that p...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'program manager' qualifies as a specialt...
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty
sustained
H-1B
Fpga Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the position of 'FPGA engineer' did not qualify as a specialty occupation. Upon de no...
Specialty Occupation
dismissed
H-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently establish the substantive nature of the work the beneficiary would pe...
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
sustained
H-1B
Credit Research And Analytics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the position qualified as a specialty occupation. The petitio...
Specialty Occupation
sustained
H-1B
Mechanical Engineering
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner had not established that the proposed 'CAD engineer' position qualifie...
Specialty Occupation
sustained
H-1B
Banking
The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, concluded that the proffered position of 'associate' is so complex or unique ...
Specialty Occupation Beneficiary Qualifications
sustained
H-1B
Business Operations
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner successfully established the proffered position qualifies as a specia...
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties
dismissed
H-1B
Data Analysis
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered "data analyst" position qualifies as a specialty occu...
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)
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