Sustained
H-1B
H-1B Sustained — Data Science (2024): the AAO determined that the Service Center Director
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Service Center Director misstated the petitioner's actual educational requirements for the position. The AAO found that the Beneficiary's bachelor's degree in economics combined with a minor in data analytics satisfied the requirements for the specialty occupation of 'Data Scientist'.
Criteria Discussed
Specialty Occupation Degree Requirement Beneficiary'S Educational Qualifications
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