dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Accounting
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a small IT services business, failed to establish that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concurred with the director, finding that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the specific duties of the position were sufficiently specialized or complex to necessitate a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty as a minimum entry requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Position Is So Complex Or Unique It Requires A Degree Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Specific Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
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