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FAQ: Can The Insights Association Help With H-1B Visa Applications/Petitions Relating to Marketing Research-Related Positions?

Short answer: No.

The Insights Association receives many inquiries relating to H-1B visa petitions. Such requests reflect apparent needs of applicants and their lawyers to demonstrate to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) that a visa candidate's work as [marketing research related title] is essential to the operation of [Company X], that a candidate's education is required or appropriate for the position, and/or that the candidate's skill set is not readily available in the United States.

Our policy is to not to get involved in immigration cases.

We suggest you check the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to reference descriptions of marketing research positions and their related requisites (such as this and this) – keeping in mind that even its usefulness is limited and can only indicate a typical pathway. (Market research analysts may enter the field through a variety of avenues, e.g. starting with a smaller data collection company and working their way up to analyst.) You may also wish to review our "What is Marketing Research?" page and our "Career Guide to the Survey, Opinion & Marketing Research Industry."

This information is not intended and should not be construed as or substituted for legal advice. It is provided for informational purposes only. It is advisable to consult with your attorney on the precise scope and interpretation of any laws/regulation/legislation and their impact on your particular business.

 

 

 

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As the leading voice, resource and network of the marketing research and data analytics community, the Insights Association helps its members create competitive advantage. All our revenue is invested in quality standards, legal and business advocacy, education, certification and direct support to enable our members to thrive in an evolving industry and drive business impact.

The 2019 IA Code of Standards and Ethics for Marketing Research and Data Analytics may be found here.

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Our members are the world's leading producers of intelligence, analytics and insights defining the needs, attitudes and behaviors of consumers, organizations and their employees, students and citizens. With that essential understanding, leaders can make intelligent decisions and deploy strategies and tactics to build trust, inspire innovation, realize the full potential of individuals and teams, and successfully create and promote products, services and ideas. 

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