sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Software Development
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner sufficiently articulated the scope of its business operations and explained why the beneficiary's duties are specialized and complex, requiring knowledge usually associated with a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Requirement 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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