Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2017): did not establish the proffered position of 'market
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 concluded that the record did not demonstrate that the job duties require an educational background commensurate with a specialty occupation, specifically the attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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