Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Finance: 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 specialist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the duties were not sufficiently complex and that the petitioner did not prove a bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement for the particular position, a common requirement in the industry, or necessary due to the complexity of the role.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
📄 Original decision (USCIS PDF)
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Research more H-1B decisions on MeritDraft
Browse AAO decisions by visa type, outcome, and criteria discussed.
Browse Decisions →