H-1B Dismissed — Real Estate (2020): did not establish the proffered 'business analyst' position

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the proffered 'business analyst' position qualifies as a specialty occupation. The AAO determined that the petitioner's minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree in business administration is too general and does not constitute a degree in a 'specific specialty' as required. The decision noted that a wide range of degrees listed in the Occupational Outlook Handbook for similar positions further demonstrated that a degree in a specific specialty is not the normal minimum requirement for the occupation.

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