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 director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the described duties were predominantly those of a bookkeeping or accounting clerk, a position that does not normally require a bachelor's degree. The petitioner did not prove that a degree was an industry standard, a consistent requirement for the petitioner, or necessitated by the complexity of the duties.
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