H-1B Sustained — Software (2020): the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner had

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO, upon de novo review, found that the petitioner had established the proffered position as a specialty occupation. The decision concluded that the duties of the principal software engineer are sufficiently specialized and complex to require a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty. Furthermore, the AAO determined that the beneficiary was qualified to perform the duties of the position.

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