Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Rehabilitation Counseling (2024): did not establish the proffered rehabilitation counselor
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered rehabilitation counselor position is a specialty occupation. The AAO found 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 to constitute a requirement for a body of highly specialized knowledge in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position'S Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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