Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish the proffered 'software engineer'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'software engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail, nor did it establish that the job duties at the end-client site were so complex as to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties End-Client Work Requirements
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