Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting (2005): the director denied the petition, concluding the proposed
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the proposed part-time accountant role consisted of basic bookkeeping duties not qualifying as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner, a fabric importer with significant annual income and 47 employees, established that the beneficiary's duties were consistent with those of a professional accountant, which is a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is The Normal Minimum Requirement The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique The Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position The Nature Of The Duties Is So Specialized And Complex
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