sustained H-1B Case: Accounting
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, finding the proposed accountant position was essentially a bookkeeping or clerk role. The AAO sustained the appeal after the petitioner provided evidence clarifying the role's duties and demonstrating that clerical tasks were handled by others, thus establishing the position as a professional accountant. The AAO concluded, by consulting the Occupational Outlook Handbook, that the position qualifies as a specialty occupation as it normally requires a bachelor's degree in accounting.
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