H-1B Dismissed — Accounting: did not establish the proffered position of a part-time

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a fast food franchise, failed to establish that the proffered position of a part-time accountant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the proposed duties more closely resembled those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, which do not normally require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the position was complex enough, or that a degree was a common industry requirement for similar roles, to meet the regulatory criteria.

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