### Question
How is the "specialty occupation" defined?


### Answer
The term **specialty occupation** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1184* as follows -

> an occupation that requires—


(A) theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1184*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

