Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2016): did not establish the proffered position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail and did not establish that the job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Complexity Of Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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