Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Educational Consulting (2016): did not establish the proffered "market research analyst"
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered "market research analyst" position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not describe the position's duties with sufficient detail, instead copying generic descriptions from the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*NET, and failed to establish that the specific duties required a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Unique/Complex Position Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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