Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law (2006): did not establish the proffered position of legal assistant
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a law firm, failed to establish that the proffered position of legal assistant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the position's duties are comparable to those of a paralegal, an occupation which, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, does not normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That It Requires A Degree
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