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