Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Rehabilitation Counseling (2024): the Director denied the petition, concluding the proffered
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the proffered habilitation counselor position did not qualify as a specialty occupation because the duties were described in general terms. The AAO found that the petitioner's response to a request for evidence provided sufficient detail to establish the specialized and complex nature of the duties, warranting a remand of the case for a new decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Norm For Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties Lca Correspondence To Proffered Job
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