H-1B Dismissed — Behavioral Therapy (2017): did not establish the proffered position of an 'applied

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of an 'applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapist' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the record did not demonstrate that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for the position. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO noted that educational requirements for similar counselor positions can vary widely from a high school diploma to a master's degree, thus not meeting the H-1B standard.

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