Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting: the director initially denied the petition, concluding that
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that many of the listed duties were those of a bookkeeper rather than an accountant, and thus the position was not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the record did establish the position as an accountant. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the AAO determined that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for an accountant, thereby qualifying the position as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Bachelor'S Degree Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Specialized And Complex Duties
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