dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small residential care facility, failed to demonstrate that the proffered part-time accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not establish sufficient organizational complexity to warrant a professional accountant and that the described duties were more closely related to those of a bookkeeper or clerk, which do not necessarily require a bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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