Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Software Engineering (2020): the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner successfully demonstrated the proffered software engineer position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the position's duties, involving software development and testing, were sufficiently complex and specialized to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, satisfying the statutory requirements.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Degree Requirement For The Position Complexity Of Job Duties
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