Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Accounting: the director denied the petition, concluding the position
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the position was for a bookkeeper, not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, determining that the proffered role was indeed an accountant position. It found that the position qualified as a specialty occupation because, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, a bachelor's degree in accounting is a normal minimum requirement for entry into such a role.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Degree For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry For Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Specialized And Complex Nature Of The Duties
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