VIA AILA

In an unpublished decision provided to AILA courtesy of member Daniel Huang, the AAO addressed whether the occupation of "film and video director" is a "specialty occupation" for H-1B purposes. The AAO concluded that, despite the fact that the DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook does not state that a baccalaureate level education in a specific specialty is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the position of director, the duties of this particular position are so specialized and complex that knowledge required to perform them is "usually associated with the attainment of a baccalaureate degree or higher degree".