H-1B Dismissed — Law (2016): did not establish the proffered position of a law clerk

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a law clerk qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not prove that the duties of the position were so specialized and complex as to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, or that such a degree is the normal minimum requirement for the role in the industry.

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