dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small spa and fitness center, failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director initially noted the petitioner's small size and the fact they already appeared to employ another accountant, questioning the need for a second one. Although the petitioner clarified the first accountant had left, they did not sufficiently demonstrate that the specific duties of the role were complex enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
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