Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2017): did not establish the proffered accountant position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small supermarket, failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the described duties included tasks more consistent with a bookkeeping or clerical role, which does not require a bachelor's degree, and there was insufficient evidence to show the company's operations warranted a full-time, degree-holding accountant.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Or Higher Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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