H-1B Dismissed — Computer Science (2017): the petitioner failed to describe the proffered 'software

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to describe the proffered 'software engineer' position's duties with sufficient detail to establish it as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the evidence did not demonstrate that the job duties were so specialized and complex as to require a specific bachelor's degree. Furthermore, the petitioner did not prove it had sufficient specialty occupation-level work available for the beneficiary for the entire requested employment period.

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