L-1B Dismissed — Animation And Film Production (2009): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the required

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge'. The director concluded, and the AAO upheld, that the evidence did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was specific to the petitioning organization's product, service, or processes, rather than general expertise in the film and animation industry.

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