Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Software Engineering (2020): established the proffered position qualifies as a specialty
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a detailed job description and additional evidence establishing that the specialized and complex duties of the software engineer role require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation
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