Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained โ Software Engineering (2020): the AAO found the petitioner established that the proffered
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner established that the proffered position of 'Senior Quality Assurance Engineer' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided a sufficiently detailed job description, explained the beneficiary's role within their proprietary software operations, and submitted a thorough position evaluation, proving the duties are so specialized and complex that they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
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