H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2005): did not establish the proffered position of

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered position of 'accountant/accounting clerk director' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the described duties aligned more with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, which, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, do not normally require a bachelor's degree. The duties were not deemed sufficiently specialized or complex to necessitate the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.

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