Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting (2006): the director denied the petition, concluding the position
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the position was similar to a bookkeeper and not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner, a large company with nearly $139 million in annual revenue, had established that the specific duties of the accountant/financial analyst role were specialized and complex enough to require a bachelor's degree, thereby satisfying the criteria for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Degree Common To The Industry Or Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That A Degree Is Required
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