sustained H-1B

sustained H-1B Case: Accounting

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Accounting

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Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided new evidence establishing it as a business of considerable size and complexity, with significant revenues of approximately $37-38 million. This evidence demonstrated that the beneficiary's duties were more complex than previously indicated, akin to a management accountant role, which the AAO determined is a position that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree, thereby qualifying it as a specialty occupation.

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 The 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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