dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of a part-time accountant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the described duties were more aligned with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, a role which does not normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Citing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO concluded the position's scope and complexity did not rise to the level of a professional accountant, thus failing to meet any of the four regulatory criteria for a specialty occupation.
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