Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting (2004): the AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish that
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO found that the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Although the position was titled 'accountant,' the AAO concluded that the described duties were more consistent with those of a bookkeeping or accounting clerk, an occupation that does not typically require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard For Similar Positions Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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