Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Software Engineering (2020): the petitioner overcame the basis for denial by providing a
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner overcame the basis for denial by providing a detailed job description and explaining why the duties are so specialized and complex. The petitioner successfully established that the knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty, thus meeting the requirements for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Or Higher Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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