Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2020): did not establish the proffered 'staff accountant' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'staff accountant' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO agreed with the Director's conclusion that the evidence did not demonstrate that the position's duties require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, or that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is a minimum prerequisite for entry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Minimum Educational Requirement For The Position Industry Parallel Positions' Common Degree Requirement Level Of Complexity Or Uniqueness Of The Position Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement For A Degree Degree Of Specialization And Complexity Of The Specific Duties
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