dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the director's finding that the job duties were more aligned with those of a bookkeeping or accounting clerk, a position that does not normally require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence that the position was particularly complex or that a degree was a common requirement in the industry for similar roles.
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