dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Mortgage Brokerage
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of paralegal is a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for entry into a paralegal position, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook. The petitioner did not satisfy any of the four regulatory criteria proving the position was complex enough to require such a degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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