H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): did not establish the proffered 'software programmer

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered 'software programmer analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not establish it had secured definite, non-speculative work for the beneficiary for the entire requested period. Furthermore, the petitioner did not demonstrate that the proposed job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation.

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