Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Rehabilitation Counseling (2024): the Director denied the petition, finding the job duties
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, finding the job duties were too general to qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO disagreed, concluding that the petitioner's response to the RFE provided a sufficiently specific description of the habilitation counselor's duties, showing they aligned with a professional rehabilitation counselor role. Consequently, the AAO withdrew the Director's decision and remanded the case for a new one.
Criteria Discussed
Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For Position Degree Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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