H-1B Dismissed — Finance (2022): did not establish the proffered 'Financial Analyst'

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'Financial Analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the record did not establish that the job duties require a degree in a specific specialty, which is a core requirement. While the Petitioner referenced the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO found its list of acceptable degrees (e.g., accounting, economics, finance) too broad to prove that a degree in a specific, narrow field is the normal minimum requirement for entry into this particular position.

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