H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2017): the motion to reopen/reconsider was denied because the

Decision Summary

The motion to reopen/reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of a general business administration degree undermined the specialty nature of the role. Additionally, the described duties included routine bookkeeping and junior accounting tasks which do not require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.

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