Sustained H-1B

H-1B Sustained โ€” Data Science (2020): the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established

๐Ÿ“… 2020-06-10 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Data Science

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established that the proffered position of data scientist qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the totality of the record, including a detailed job description, demonstrated that the specific duties are so specialized and complex that they require knowledge usually associated with a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty.

Criteria Discussed

Specialty Occupation Specialized And Complex Duties Bachelor'S Degree Requirement
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