LCA - SOC Occupation Title for Data Scientist??

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sea94

New Eng

sea94
May 31, 2018 8 Comments

Since ‘Data Scientist’ is a relatively newer title, there’s a lot of ambiguity around work visa for the same.

What is the closest SOC occupation title for a Data Scientist or related position?

Based on my research, ‘Computer and Information Research Scientist’ or ‘Statistician’ seem to be the closest.

Are there any consequences if the LCA is filed under a different SOC occupation title for this position?

Please help.

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  • Amazon
    Dextro1

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    Dextro1
    @sea94 - I am in a similar situation. What SOC code did your company used while they filed the petition for Data Scientist?
    Jan 21, 2019 4
    • Intel
      kryptonite

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      kryptonite
      Computer and information research scientist
      Feb 5, 2019
    • Amazon
      Dextro1

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      Dextro1
      That makes sense. A couple petitions were filed under ops research, cirs, computer all other etc, since DS doesn’t have its own SOC. However, in the 2018 labor occupation list, DS has its own SOC code, so not sure why lawyers aren’t using that instead
      Feb 5, 2019
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    Hi Iam applying as a Data Scientist within the uk(tier2 change of employment).My sponsor is a tier 2 sponsor!!. Can you suggest which SOC code should I be on as I do not have 5 years experience and on a £35k sal
    Jul 26, 2019 0
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    QJXh65

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    QJXh65
    Work with your company's lawyer to identify the right category.
    Jun 2, 2018 0
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    rrycvb23

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    doesnt the soc occupation code depend on which field your degree is from? If u r from CS background then cirs, statistics degree would get statisticians and industrial engg ppl get operation rsch analyst
    May 31, 2018 0