Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Data Modeling (2021): the AAO found that the totality of the evidence established
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the totality of the evidence established the position of 'Data Modeler II' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that a bachelor's degree is the normal minimum requirement for the position and the required knowledge constitutes a body of highly specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Bachelor'S Degree Minimum Requirement 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)
📄 Original decision (USCIS PDF)
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Research more H-1B decisions on MeritDraft
Browse AAO decisions by visa type, outcome, and criteria discussed.
Browse Decisions →