Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — It Services (2021): did not establish the proffered position of Software
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not prove that the duties of the position require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Minimum Educational Requirement For The Position Common Degree Requirement For Parallel Industry Positions Complexity And Uniqueness Of Duties Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialization And Complexity Of Specific Duties
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