Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2016): the appeal was dismissed, upholding the Director's decision
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed, upholding the Director's decision. The petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'Software Engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation and that a valid employer-employee relationship would exist with the beneficiary.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Employer-Employee Relationship
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