sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Contract Administration
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the proposed position of contract administrator is a specialty occupation. The director had incorrectly classified the role as a paralegal, but the AAO, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, found the duties aligned with a contract administrator, a position for which a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or law is normally the minimum requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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