H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2005): did not establish the proffered accountant position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the majority of the described duties, such as handling accounts payable/receivable and payroll, were more aligned with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, which do not normally require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the specific duties were sufficiently complex or specialized to necessitate a degree-holder, and a prior approval for the same position was not considered binding.

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