Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Software Development (2017): the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to establish
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to establish both a valid employer-employee relationship and that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the duties to be so specialized and complex that the knowledge required is usually associated with a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Employer-Employee Relationship Specialty Occupation
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