H-1B Dismissed — Data Analysis (2019): did not establish the proffered 'data analyst' position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered 'data analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of degrees in a wide range of quantitative disciplines (e.g., engineering, computer science, analytics, mathematics) did not meet the requirement for a degree in a 'specific specialty.' Additionally, the DOL's Occupational Outlook Handbook for the related 'Operations Research Analysts' role describes it as a multidisciplinary field, further undermining the claim that a specific degree is normally required.

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