Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2016): 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 determined that many of the described duties, such as coding, reconciling accounts, and maintaining time and attendance, were akin to bookkeeping or clerical functions. The Petitioner did not prove that the position's duties were sufficiently specialized or complex to require the theoretical and practical application of knowledge associated with a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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