dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'project accountant/manager' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the record did not show the job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which indicates a bachelor's degree is not a universal minimum requirement for entry into the accounting field.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3)
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