Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Human Services (2024): the proffered position of assistant program manager did not
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position of assistant program manager did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The petitioner accepted an overly broad and disparate range of bachelor's degree fields, including psychology, social work, education, and others, which is inconsistent with the requirement that a specialty occupation necessitates a degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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