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 establish that the proffered 'habilitation specialist' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The primary reason for denial was that the petitioner accepted a wide and disparate range of bachelor's degree fields (psychology, sociology, social work, education, and other human services fields), which demonstrated that the position does not require the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position 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
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