Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'legal
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'legal assistant' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not demonstrate that the position's duties are so complex or specialized as to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, which is a core requirement for the H-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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