Remanded
H-1B
H-1B Remanded — Accounting (2005): the AAO agreed that the accountant position qualifies as a
Decision Summary
The AAO agreed that the accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation, as its complex duties require a bachelor's degree, contrary to the director's finding. However, the case was remanded because the record lacked a credential evaluation to determine if the beneficiary's foreign degree was equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree, thus failing to establish the beneficiary's qualifications for the specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Specific Duties Are Specialized And Complex Beneficiary'S Qualifications
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