H-1B Sustained — Data Science (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, finding the proffered position did not qualify as a specialty occupation. The AAO sustained the appeal upon de novo review, concluding that the specific duties of the data scientist position are so specialized and complex that they require knowledge usually associated with a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.

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