dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation under any of the four regulatory criteria. The AAO determined the duties described were more aligned with those of a bookkeeper or clerk, which do not normally require a bachelor's degree, and the petitioner did not prove the position was complex enough to necessitate one.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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