Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2020): did not establish sufficient evidence to establish that the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the proffered position of 'software developer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record, including the Statement of Work (SOW), was incomplete and lacked crucial details about the beneficiary's specific duties, the project's status, and the overall work to be performed, making it impossible to assess the complexity and nature of the role.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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