Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Accounting: did not establish the proposed accountant position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the described duties were more aligned with those of a bookkeeper or accounting clerk, and did not demonstrate the complexity necessary to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties Requiring A Degree
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