H1B Specialty Occupation Checker

The normal minimum requirement for entry into the position is a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty (or its equivalent).

💡 This is the strongest prong. 'Normal' means industry-wide, not just at your employer.

The requirement of a bachelor's or higher degree in the specific specialty is common to the industry, or the job is so complex that only someone with a degree can perform it.

💡 Point to O*NET data, industry surveys, or job postings from comparable employers.

The particular employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position.

💡 Ensure job descriptions and internal job grades consistently require the specific degree.

The nature of the specific duties is so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform them is usually associated with a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty.

💡 Link specific job duties to specific knowledge domains learned in the degree program.