dismissed H-1B Case: Construction Materials Distribution
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of market research analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner's description of the job duties was too generic and simply repeated language from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, without providing specific details about the tasks to be performed. This lack of specificity prevented a determination that the position was sufficiently complex to require a bachelor's degree in a specialized field.
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