Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): 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. Specifically, the petitioner did not establish that it had secured definite, non-speculative specialty occupation work for the beneficiary for the entire requested period, nor that the job duties required an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Availability Of Non-Speculative Work
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