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

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'staff accountant' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that, based on the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is not always the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, as individuals with associate's degrees or relevant experience can advance to accountant roles.

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