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Well, it doesn't matter what your friends think about what a "speciality occupation" is. What matters is what USCIS and DOL consider a speciality occupation - the "speciality" is that it requires specialized knowledge and training which jobs in software development and even database administration would most certainly qualify for. From https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-spec...:

> The occupation requires:

> Theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge; and > Attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a directly related* specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.