dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO determined that the duties were not complex enough for the petitioner's business, a party supply company, to necessitate a degreed professional, suggesting the role was more akin to a bookkeeping or clerical position.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Common Industry Degree Requirement Or Unique/Complex Position Employer Normally Requires Degree Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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