dismissed
H-1B
dismissed H-1B Case: Market Research
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of market research analyst qualified as a specialty occupation. Although the AAO disagreed with some of the director's reasoning regarding the petitioner's business complexity, it ultimately concurred that the position did not meet the regulatory criteria requiring the attainment of a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Bachelor'S Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement For The Position Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Or The Position Is Complex/Unique Employer Normally Requires A Degree For The Position Duties Are So Specialized And Complex That They Require A Degree
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