H-1B Dismissed — Marketing Research (2020): did not establish the proffered 'marketing research

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the proffered 'marketing research analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the position did not meet the criterion that a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty is the normal minimum requirement for entry. Citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, the decision noted that the occupation accepts degrees from a wide variety of disparate fields, which undermines the requirement for knowledge in a specific specialty.

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