H-1B Dismissed — Human Services (2024): did not establish the proffered 'direct support

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'direct support professional' position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the wide range of acceptable bachelor's degrees (psychology, sociology, social work, education, or a related human services field) was too broad and disparate to constitute a 'specific specialty.' This wide acceptance indicated that the position's duties required general skills rather than the highly specialized knowledge mandated by the H-1B program.

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