Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2006): did not establish the proffered part-time accountant
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered part-time accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the described duties were more consistent with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, which do not normally require a bachelor's degree. The evidence did not demonstrate that the position's duties were sufficiently complex or specialized to necessitate an individual with a degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Degree Or Equivalent Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Uniquely Complex Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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