Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Legal Services (2005): did not establish the proffered position of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of researcher/legal assistant qualifies as a specialty occupation. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into the paralegal/legal assistant field, as multiple educational and training paths exist.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Beneficiary Qualifications
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