Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): did not establish the proffered 'QA engineer' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'QA engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the submitted job description was too generalized and generic, failing to provide sufficient detail to prove the duties were complex or specialized enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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