sustained H-1B

sustained H-1B Case: Accounting

📅 Date unknown 👤 Company 📂 Accounting

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Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the proffered accountant position qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO consulted the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, which confirms that a bachelor's degree in accounting is typically the minimum requirement for such roles. The AAO also found the beneficiary qualified based on a credentials evaluation showing their foreign education was equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in accounting.

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, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular 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 Are So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Beneficiary'S Qualifications To Perform The Duties Of A Specialty Occupation

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sustained H-1B Case: Accounting

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