Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'Quality
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered position of 'Quality Assurance Engineer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not establish that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry, as the referenced occupational category in the DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook did not support this claim.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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