dismissed H-1B Case: Behavioral Health
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'direct support professional' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the wide range of acceptable bachelor's degrees, including psychology, sociology, social work, education, and other human services fields, was too broad to constitute a 'specific specialty,' suggesting the required skills were general rather than specialized.
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