Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Finance (2005): the director denied the petition, determining that the
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, determining that the petitioner's business was not the type to employ a financial analyst and that the duties would be more akin to bookkeeping or sales. The AAO disagreed with this assessment, finding that the proposed duties, which included financial analysis, budgeting, and investment research, were sufficiently complex to qualify the position as a specialty occupation, thereby sustaining the appeal.
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 That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree
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