dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of senior accounting analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the described duties, such as managing accounts payable/receivable and general bookkeeping, did not require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry into this particular position or common within the industry for similar roles.
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