Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2016): 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 Research Analyst" qualifies as a specialty occupation. The petitioner did not provide a sufficiently detailed description of the specific duties to be performed, instead relying on a generic description from O*NET, which failed to prove that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Minimum Requirement Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree 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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