Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2020): did not establish the proffered position of software
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of software developer qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a generic job description without sufficient detail on the specific projects, software systems, or complexity of the duties, and failed to prove that non-speculative work existed for the beneficiary at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties Existence Of Non-Speculative Work For The Requested Period
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