Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Software Development (2020): the Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the proffered 'software application developer' position is a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner adequately described the projects and the beneficiary's role, and that the duties required a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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