Febe Rose Belle Defensor’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “(1) A baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the particular position; (2) The degree requirement is common to the industry in parallel positions among similar organizations or, in the alternative, an employer may show that its particular position is so complex or unique that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree; (3) The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position; or (4) The nature of the specific duties are so specialized and complex that knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with the attainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Next Generation Tech., Inc. v. Johnson · 387 F. Supp. 3d 56 - Sagarwala v. Cissna

2. “assum[ing] arguendo that § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) creates [a] necessary and sufficient condition[ ] for the category of 'specialty occupation' " but acknowledging that the provision could also "be read as merely an additional requirement that a position must meet, in addition to the statutory ... definition”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 387 F. Supp. 3d 56 - Sagarwala v. Cissna

3. “then any alien with a bachelor's degree could be brought in to the United States to perform a non-specialty occupation, so long as that person's employment was arranged through an employment agency”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 387 F. Supp. 3d 56 - Sagarwala v. Cissna