H-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2015): did not establish the proffered software engineer position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered software engineer position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the duties of the position require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.

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