Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2006): 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 researcher and analyst qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO, consulting the Occupational Outlook Handbook, found that while many market research jobs require a bachelor's degree, a degree in a specific specialty is not a minimum requirement for entry. The petitioner also failed to show that a specific degree requirement is common to the industry for similar positions.
Criteria Discussed
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree
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