Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Software Engineering (2020): the AAO found that the petitioner demonstrated the
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner demonstrated the proffered 'software engineer' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO was convinced by the detailed description of duties and a thorough position evaluation, which established that the specialized and complex nature of the work requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Beneficiary Qualifications
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