Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Social Services (2025): the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner's acceptance of a bachelor's degree from a wide and disparate range of fields, including psychology, sociology, social work, and education, demonstrated that the position did not require a degree in a specific specialty as mandated by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Degree Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requires A Degree In A Specific Specialty Lca Correspondence To The Job
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