H-1B Specialty Occupation (IT/Computer Science): Establishing speciality occupation, eligibility for IT roles

This expert opinion letter evaluates whether an IT or computer science-related role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H1B regulations. The analysis focuses on whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific speciality and whether the role duties are sufficiently complex and specialised.

The evaluation further examines the relationship between the beneficiary, academic background, technical expertise, and the job requirements. By referencing industry standards and USCIS guidance, the opinion letter provides an independent, well-recent assessment that supports the petition's eligibility under the H1B specialty occupation criteria.

What we evaluate

• Degree equivalency in computer science and related fields
• Job duties and technical complexity.
• Industry norms for IT speciality roles.
• Alignment between education and position.

This service will help you establish whether an IT or computer science role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B regulations. It supports employer-sponsored visa petitions and responses to USCIS review. The evaluation explains how the job duties and technical requirements meet specialty occupation standards.

Documents Commonly Required

• Job description.
• Academic credential.
• Resume or CV.
• Employer support documents.