H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2017): did not establish the proffered market research analyst

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered market research analyst position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner's degree requirement of a bachelor's in business administration, marketing, or a related field was too general and did not constitute a degree in a specific specialty directly related to the position. The evidence, including the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, did not support the claim that a specific baccalaureate degree is the normal minimum requirement for entry into this particular position.

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