Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Software Engineering (2017): did not establish the proffered 'software engineer'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'software engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record did not demonstrate that the duties were sufficiently complex or specialized to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, especially given that the end-client did not specify a minimum educational requirement and some listed duties were administrative in nature.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Duties
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