Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Human Services (2025): the proffered 'program manager' position did not qualify as
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered 'program manager' position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The petitioner's acceptance of a bachelor's degree from a wide and disparate range of fields (psychology, sociology, social work, education, etc.) was too broad to demonstrate that the position required a body of highly specialized knowledge in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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