Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — International Trade (2015): did not establish the proffered position of market research
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 petitioner did not prove that the specific duties of the position required the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge, or that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For The Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Or Position Complexity Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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