dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that while the job duties required some knowledge of accounting principles, they did not reflect the scope or complexity of a professional accountant position that would normally require a bachelor's degree, particularly within the context of the petitioner's small specialty food business.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Common To The Industry Complexity Of The Specific Duties
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