Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2005): 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 AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, noting that the described duties were inconsistent with the record and did not appear complex enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Is A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex They Require A Degree
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