Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Finance (2005): did not establish the proffered 'finance specialist'
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'finance specialist' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that requiring a generalized business administration degree was insufficient to prove the need for a degree in a specific specialty, and the described job duties were too vague to demonstrate the position's complexity.
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 Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree 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
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