dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Social Services
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of a wide and disparate range of bachelor's degrees, including psychology, social work, education, and even divinity, was too broad to constitute the single, specific body of highly specialized knowledge required by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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