dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a chain of fast food restaurants, failed to demonstrate that the proffered accountant position qualified as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner's business did not require a full-time professional accountant and that the described duties were more aligned with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, which do not normally require a bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer'S Normal Requirement For A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex To Require A Degree
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