Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Finance (2004): the director denied the petition, concluding that the
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the proffered position of financial specialist did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner had established that the nature of the position's duties—which included evaluating economic conditions, advising on investments, and ensuring regulatory compliance—was sufficiently specialized and complex to require knowledge associated with a bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required Is Usually Associated With A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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