[Nicc87]

Hey guys I was an international student and passed the CPA exam last year with my CPA pending for 1 year experience. Later I found a job as staff accountant in a boutique CPA firm and my employer has helped to apply for a H1B working visa and now the US citizen and migration service has requested evidence to prove that my current job doesn’t need a license. In the notice the USCIS requires me to submit evidence from the appropriate authority( state board) that the beneficiary may perform the duties of the position with no license.

I’m drafting an response but the state board hasn’t replied to me yet. Does anyone know where I can find related language or help me with some language why a staff accountant doesn’t need a CPA license? Thanks very much for your help!!

AUD 82(08/12/2013)
BEC 82(08/28/2013)
FAR 76(11/27/2013)
REG 76(12/06/2013)
Becker Review and Final review.
You are only as strong as your weakest link.

[Anonymous]

You could approach it from the fact that the engagement partner is responsible for planning and supervising the work of those beneath them.

[Anonymous]

That's AU Section 311

[Ndelplace]

Hi Nicc87,

I am in the exact same boat! after getting my master, my CPA, going to the H1 lottery I get this RFE. Bummer. I alredy have my CPA but not in the state for which my position will be located…. It take 10 years of experience to transfer the CPA to this state. So I am looking for the phrase that says “an accountant employed in a public accounting firm does not need a licence to perform his job properly”. Of course it is pretty hard to find because it is common sense only the partner/ whoever sign the report need it….

Hit me up in private mess.

[Ndelplace]

Nicc87,

Did you hear anything back?

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