H-1B Sustained — Software Development (2020): the AAO found the petitioner established the position

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner established the position qualifies as a specialty occupation, noting the duties were specific to the company's software development life cycle and not generic excerpts as the Director claimed. The AAO also determined that the beneficiary was qualified for the position, as a review of their master's degree transcripts showed the coursework aligned with the specialized knowledge required for the job.

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