Specialty occupation to require an actual degree

Section 214(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(i)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: (B) attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty directly related to the occupation as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) For purposes of section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), the requirements under this paragraph, with respect to a specialty occupation, are— (A) full State licensure to practice in the occupation, if such licensure is required to practice in the occupation; or (B) if a license is not required to practice in the occupation— (i) completion of a United States degree described in paragraph (1)(B) for the occupation; or (ii) completion of a foreign degree that is equivalent to a United States degree described in paragraph (1)(B) for the occupation..