Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Finance (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'financial
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'financial analyst' is a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner's stated requirement for a general-purpose degree, such as business administration, was insufficient to prove the position requires a specific course of study and the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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