Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2020): did not establish sufficient, credible evidence to
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient, credible evidence to establish the specific duties the beneficiary would perform in the proffered position. The record lacked detailed information about the in-house project, such as its scope, timeline, and technical documentation, which prevented a determination of whether the role was complex enough to qualify as a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty Complexity And Specialization Of Duties 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
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