Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law (2006): did not establish the proffered position of 'contract
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a law firm, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'contract administrator' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position or that such a requirement is common in the industry for similar roles.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Complexity Of Duties Requiring A Degree Grounds For Revocation
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