Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting: the AAO determined the position of Senior Accountant
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the position of Senior Accountant qualifies as a specialty occupation. The director had denied the petition, concluding the duties were more clerical and the petitioner's business did not require a professional accountant. The AAO found that based on the petitioner's size, revenue, and the described duties, the position is consistent with the occupation of an accountant, which normally requires a bachelor's degree, thus meeting a key criterion for a specialty occupation.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or The Position Is So Complex Or Unique It Requires A Degree The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That The Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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