dismissed H-1B Case: Human Services
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'program manager' position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's acceptance of a wide and disparate range of bachelor's degrees—including psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a 'related field'—did not demonstrate a requirement for a degree in a specific specialty. This broad acceptance indicated the position did not require the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge as mandated by H-1B regulations.
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