Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting (2005): the director denied the petition, arguing the proffered
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, arguing the proffered accountant position did not require a degree and was primarily clerical. On appeal, the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for the position, thereby qualifying it as a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position.
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