dismissed H-1B Case: Operations Research
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the proffered position of 'senior analyst, tools and reporting' qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO concluded that a baccalaureate degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for the position, citing the Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook which lists a variety of acceptable degrees for Operations Research Analysts. The petitioner's acceptance of disparate degrees like computer science and marketing without demonstrating a close relationship further weakened the claim that a specific body of highly specialized knowledge was required.
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