Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Healthcare Administration (2005): the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the director's finding that the proposed position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO conducted its own analysis, comparing the duties of the Rehabilitation Services Coordinator to the Department of Labor's description of a Medical and Health Services Manager. This analysis led the AAO to conclude that the position does require the attainment of at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, thereby meeting the criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Bachelor'S Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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