Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Software Development (2024): the AAO determined that the proffered position of Software
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the proffered position of Software Development Engineer III qualifies as a specialty occupation. Furthermore, the AAO found that the beneficiary's foreign bachelor of technology degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in electronics engineering, which meets the petitioner's educational requirements, thus qualifying the beneficiary for the position.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A) - Specialty Occupation Requirements 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(C) - Beneficiary Qualifications
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