Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): did not establish the proffered 'software engineer'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'software engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the job description was too generalized and lacked sufficient detail about the specific day-to-day duties to demonstrate their complexity or to prove they required a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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