Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'foreign
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'foreign counsel' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner provided contradictory information, describing the position's duties as those of a lawyer while also claiming it does not require a law license, making it impossible to determine the substantive nature of the role and if it meets H-1B standards.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Degree As Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Licensure
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