Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Law (2016): did not establish the proffered position of 'senior
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'senior executive immigration paralegal' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner's stated minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in 'English, Paralegal Studies, a directly related field, or the equivalent' was too broad and not a degree in a specific specialty. Furthermore, the duties described were not proven to be so specialized and complex that they would require knowledge usually associated with a specific baccalaureate degree.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Complexity Of Specific Duties
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