Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting: the AAO found that the proffered accountant position
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the proffered accountant position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the nature and scope of the petitioner's business (three restaurants, $2.2M income, 100 employees) and the specific duties, including complex financial analysis and tax preparation, required a bachelor's degree in accounting, thereby satisfying the regulatory criteria. The decision also noted the beneficiary was qualified for the position with a master's degree in accounting.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4) Beneficiary Qualifications
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