Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2022): the petitioner did not sufficiently describe the duties of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not sufficiently describe the duties of the proffered 'software developer' position. This lack of detail, combined with unresolved inconsistencies in the stated minimum educational requirements, made it impossible for the AAO to determine whether the position qualified as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Educational Requirement For The Position (Criterion 1) Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Or Complexity Of The Specific Position (Criterion 2) Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement For The Position (Criterion 3) Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex (Criterion 4)
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