As part of the H-1B petition, the employer is required to describe the job duties that the H-1B worker will perform. USCIS expects that the H-1B employee has done relevant coursework in college that would help them perform the job duties.
In reality, many senior workers might have graduated from college where relevant coursework might not even exist for some of their job duties. Many graduated even before the Internet era, and most of such workers learned the skills for the job duties either while on the job or in their off-duty hours. In any case, USCIS expects such a letter.
Here is one such sample coursework to job duties letter.
Day as a Front-End Developer
9:00–9:45 a.m.: Design and build approaches to complex systems, system management problems, or network problems.
This task corresponds to “Design and build approaches to complex systems, system management problems, or network problems” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, data mining, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, Real Time Systems, systems design, information systems policy, and predictive analytics helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
9:30–10:45 a.m.: Perform deployment and integration management functions.
This task corresponds to “Perform deployment and integration management functions” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, data warehousing and data mining, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, and systems design helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
10:45–11:30 a.m.: Communicate with administration and other staff to recognize basic criteria of the framework.
This task corresponds to “Communicate with administration and other staff to recognize basic criteria of the framework” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in functional and communicative written English, management science, data structures, operating systems, and Real Time Systems helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Provide guidance on design principles or changes in architecture. Report design requirements, installation instructions, and other details relating to the application.
This task corresponds to “Provide guidance on design principles or changes in architecture. Report design requirements, installation instructions, and other details relating to the application.” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, data warehousing and data mining, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, systems design, information systems policy, data mining and predictive analytics, functional and communicative written English, and management science helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
1:00–2:30 p.m.: Provide guidance on design principles or changes in architecture. Report design requirements, installation instructions, and other details relating to the application.
This task corresponds to “Provide guidance on design principles or changes in architecture. Report design requirements, installation instructions, and other details relating to the application” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, data warehousing and data mining, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, systems design, information systems policy, data mining and predictive analytics, functional and communicative written English, and management science helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
2:30–2:55 p.m.: Verify system architecture reliability, interoperability, portability, security, and/or scalability.
This task corresponds to “Verify system architecture reliability, interoperability, portability, security, and/or scalability” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, Massive Parallel Computing, systems design, Real Time Systems, and Cryptography helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
2:55–3:40 p.m.: Collaborate with engineers and software developers to select appropriate design solutions and ensure compatibility of system components.
This task corresponds to “Collaborate with engineers and software developers to select appropriate design solutions and ensure compatibility of system components” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer comm networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, software engineering, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, systems design, information systems policy, data mining and predictive analytics, functional and communicative written English, and management science helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
3:40–4:05 p.m.: Use HTML, CSS, SCSS, basic jQuery, CSS3, responsive web coding, JavaScript development tools including Vue.js or React, Gulp, NPM, Webpack, Spring, Core Java, REST and SOAP, version control using Git, and DevOps, such as configuring Jenkins builds, to perform job duties.
This task corresponds to “Use HTML, CSS, SCSS, basic jQuery, CSS3, responsive web coding, JavaScript development tools including Vue.js or React, Gulp, Webpack, Spring, Core Java, REST and SOAP, version control using Git, and DevOps, such as configuring Jenkins builds, to perform job duties” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, data warehousing and data mining, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, systems design, Mobile App Programming, and data mining and predictive analytics helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
4:05–4:25 p.m.: Perform markup coding by hand, specifically HTML5 and/or XHTML 1.0.
This task corresponds to “Perform markup coding by hand, specifically HTML5 and/or XHTML 1.0” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, operating systems, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, Mobile App Programming, systems design, and information systems policy helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
4:25–4:45 p.m.: Develop cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions.
This task corresponds to “Develop cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutions” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, systems design, and Mobile App Programming helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
4:45–5:10 p.m.: For Web-based applications, build visually impressive front ends.
This task corresponds to “For Web-based applications, build visually impressive front ends” in the Petitioner’s support letter on page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in object-oriented programming through Java, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, software engineering, computer graphics, advanced Java technologies, MSCS computer science, data management, and Mobile App Programming helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
5:10–5:30 p.m.: Write unit and e2e front end tests using Selenium.
This task corresponds to “Write unit and e2e front end tests using Selenium” in the Petitioner’s support letter at page 2.
The Beneficiary’s coursework in computer programming, object-oriented programming through Java, computer networks, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, software quality assurance and testing, web technologies, data structures and C++, database management, microprocessor and interfacing, software engineering, advanced Java technologies, data management, systems design, and Real Time Systems helped the Beneficiary prepare for these duties.
