E-2 Dismissed — Culinary (2014): the director's decision to deny the application was

Decision Summary

The director's decision to deny the application was affirmed because the record lacked sufficient evidence to prove the applicant possessed special qualifications making their services essential to the efficient operation of the treaty enterprise. The petitioner, a Korean restaurant, sought to employ the applicant as a head chef but failed to demonstrate that her skills were unique and not readily available in the United States.

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