sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Accounting
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the proffered accountant position qualifies as a specialty occupation, overturning the director's denial. The AAO found that the duties were sufficiently complex for the petitioner's business and that, according to the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the accounting profession.
Criteria Discussed
Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Is Common To Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are Specialized And Complex
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