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 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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