criticalPolicy UpdateMar 3, 2026
USCIS Policy Memo Tightens Specialty Occupation Standards — Impacts Tech & Consulting
A revised USCIS policy memo issued in late 2025 reinforces that a position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the specific role — not just the employer or industry — normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
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