Dismissed
H-1B
H-1B Dismissed — Marketing And Management Analysis: did not establish the proffered position of 'strategic
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered position of 'strategic management/marketing analyst' qualified as a specialty occupation. The AAO found that the petitioner did not meet any of the four regulatory criteria, determining that the duties did not require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge associated with a specific bachelor's degree.
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 The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree
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