dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Law
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'law clerk' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position, and the evidence submitted did not prove a degree requirement is common in the industry for parallel positions or that the duties were uniquely complex.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Position Is Complex Or Unique
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