dismissed
H-1B
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered position of Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the duties require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge attained through at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree Requirement Normal Minimum Educational Requirement For Position Complexity Of Duties
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