Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Finance / Accounting: the director initially denied the petition, arguing the
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, arguing the proffered 'financial specialist' position was not a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner had successfully demonstrated that the nature of the specific duties was sufficiently specialized and complex, thereby meeting the fourth criterion for a specialty occupation which requires knowledge usually associated with a bachelor's degree.
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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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