Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Human Services (2024): did not establish the proffered 'habilitation specialist'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered 'habilitation specialist' position is a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of a bachelor's degree from a wide and disparate range of fields (psychology, sociology, social work, education, and other human services fields) precluded it from meeting the statutory requirement that the position requires a degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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