Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2020): did not establish the proffered accountant position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not describe the job duties with sufficient detail to demonstrate that they require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, thereby failing to meet any of the four regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex Requiring A Degree
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