dismissed H-1B Case: Law
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a law firm, failed to establish that the proffered position of "legal research & technical writing specialist" qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the record did not demonstrate that the job duties require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum entry requirement. The analysis noted that the position, designated as a "Technical Writer" on the LCA, does not normally require such a specific degree according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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