Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2005): did not establish the proffered position of 'market
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a supermarket, failed to establish that the proffered position of 'market research assistant' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, finding the duties were not specialized or complex enough to require a bachelor's degree in a specific field and that there was no evidence of an industry-wide degree requirement for similar roles.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Or Complexity Of Position Employer'S Normal Hiring Requirement Specialized And Complex Nature Of Duties
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