Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2006): did not establish the proposed market research analyst
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proposed market research analyst position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The decision, referencing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, concluded that the field of market research does not require a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty, but rather accepts a range of degrees. Because a degree in a specific, specialized field is a core requirement for a specialty occupation, the petition was denied.
Criteria Discussed
8 Cfr 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(1) 8 Cfr 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(2) 8 Cfr 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(3) 8 Cfr 214.2(H)(4)(Iii)(A)(4)
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