dismissed H-1B Case: Human Services
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered 'habilitation specialist' position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director that the acceptable range of bachelor's degrees (psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a closely related human services field) was too wide and disparate. This broad acceptance of various fields failed to demonstrate that the position requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a specific specialty.
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