Systems Analyst

The petitioner, a computer systems analyst, seeks to work in the United States within his field of expertise, though the specific details of a future project or research area were not elaborated upon in the decision due to the threshold denial.

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility for EB-2 classification. For the 'exceptional ability' category, the Director found only two of three criteria met, and this issue was waived on appeal. For the 'advanced degree professional' category, the petitioner's 'Titulo de Tecnólogo em Processamento de Dados' from Paraguay was deemed equivalent to a vocational or specialized high school curriculum, not a U.S. bachelor's degree, based on AACRAO EDGE. Additionally, the 'Specialist-MBA, in Project Management' was not established as a U.S. master's degree equivalent. The petitioner's 25 years of experience could not substitute for a bachelor's degree. The AAO reserved opinion on the Dhanasar prongs.

The petitioner proposes to work in the United States as a computer systems analyst for $99,270 per year. Previously, the petitioner worked abroad as an information technology consultant, leading critical systems implementation projects for multinational companies in Brazil.

The petitioner proposes to apply her experience as a systems engineer to design and develop novel technological platforms that facilitate the delivery of virtual clinical services in the mental health industry. She intends to create all-in-one modular software solutions to modernize, automate, and diversify clinical and therapeutic services offered by companies in the United States.