Specialty Occupation Defined

The term "specialty occupation" is defined as an occupation that requires:


  • A theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge
  • The attainment of a Bachelor's Degree or higher (or its equivalent) in the specific field as a minimum entry requirement into that occupation in the United States.

Some examples of specialty occupations include but not limited to:


  • Engineers

  • Nurses and Medical Professionals

  • Professors and Teachers

  • Researchers

  • Computer Programmers

  • Attorneys

  • Arts Related Occupation

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  • Architects

  • Mathematicians and Physical Scientists

  • Social Scientists

  • Accountants and Business Specialists

  • Doctors and Surgeons

  • Theology

  • And other Professionals
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    The list of potential occupations that fall within the term "specialty occupation" is not limited to those jobs listed above. As long as it can be shown that an occupation falls within this definition, it can qualify for H-1B status.

    In order to establish that a position is
    a specialty occupation, one of the following must be established:




    • A bachelor degree or higher (or its equivalent) is normally the minimum entry requirement for the position.
    • The degree requirement for the position is common in the industry or the position is so unique or complex that it can only be performed by someone with such a degree.
    • The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position.
    • The nature of the job duties is so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with a bachelors degree or higher .

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