Sustained H-1B

H-1B Sustained โ€” Software Engineering (2020): the initial denial was based on the conclusion that the

๐Ÿ“… 2020-02-12 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Software Engineering

Decision Summary

The initial denial was based on the conclusion that the petitioner provided insufficient evidence that the proffered position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Upon appeal, the petitioner submitted additional evidence regarding its in-house projects, which successfully demonstrated the nature of the services the beneficiary would provide and established the position as a specialty occupation.

Criteria Discussed

Specialty Occupation
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