H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2020): did not establish the proffered 'staff accountant' position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'staff accountant' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the required degree in business administration was too general and not in a specific specialty directly related to the role. Additionally, the petitioner did not provide a sufficiently detailed description of the duties to establish that the position required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.

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