Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Data Analytics (2023): did not establish the proffered position of senior
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of senior consultant - data analytics qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's acceptance of a bachelor's degree from a wide and disparate range of fields (computer science, engineering, information technology, economics, and finance) was inconsistent with the statutory requirement that a position must require a degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Definition Bachelor'S Degree In A Specific Specialty Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard For Degree Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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