Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2016): did not establish the proffered accountant position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The record did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail, nor did it establish that the job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation, as the provided description was generalized and generic.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement / Position Is Complex Or Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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