Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2006): 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 qualified as a specialty occupation. The director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, determining that the petitioner's business operations did not necessitate such a role and that the duties were not complex enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field.
Criteria Discussed
Bachelor'S Degree Is Normal Minimum Requirement Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry Employer Normally Requires A Degree Duties Are So Specialized And Complex
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