dismissed H-1B Case: Rehabilitation Counseling
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered rehabilitation counselor position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director that the acceptance of a bachelor's degree from a wide and disparate range of fields—including psychology, sociology, social work, and education—demonstrates that the position does not require knowledge in a specific specialty, which is a core requirement of the H-1B classification.
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