Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2016): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered software engineer position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner also did not prove that the beneficiary was qualified for such a position. Upon de novo review, the AAO agreed with the Director's findings and dismissed the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity And Specialization Of Duties Beneficiary'S Qualifications
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