sustained
H-1B
sustained H-1B Case: Accounting
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the proffered position was an accountant, which qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director had incorrectly concluded that the duties resembled those of a bookkeeper, but the AAO, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, established that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for an accountant.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Normal Degree Requirement Industry Standard Beneficiary Qualifications
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