Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Business Analysis (2020): did not establish the proffered position of 'analyst,
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'analyst, pricing strategy and optimization' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The evidence provided, including O*NET data, was insufficient to prove that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry into the position or that such a requirement is common in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position. The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree.
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