H-1B Dismissed — Human Services (2024): the petition was denied because the petitioner failed to

Decision Summary

The petition was denied because the petitioner failed to establish that the 'direct care professional' position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the position's minimum educational requirements were too broad, accepting a bachelor's degree in various fields like psychology, sociology, social work, or education. This lack of a requirement for a degree in a single specific specialty meant the position did not meet the statutory and regulatory definition of a specialty occupation.

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