Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law: did not establish the proffered 'legal administrator'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'legal administrator' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the duties described were a combination of various roles that do not require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Evidence from the Occupational Outlook Handbook and job postings did not show that a degree in a specific field was an industry standard for similar positions.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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