H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2006): did not establish the proposed position of market research

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed position of market research analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found the described duties more closely resembled those of a marketing manager. The petitioner failed to demonstrate that the position meets any of the four regulatory criteria, specifically that a bachelor's degree in a specific field is the normal minimum requirement for entry.

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