Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2020): did not establish the 'market research analyst' position
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the 'market research analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the submitted job description was generic and copied from public sources like Wikipedia and the Department of Labor's Handbook, failing to sufficiently detail the actual, complex work the beneficiary would perform or establish the need for a specific bachelor's degree.
Criteria Discussed
Normal Degree Requirement For Position Industry Standard Degree Requirement Employer'S Normal Degree Requirement Specialized And Complex Duties
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