Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Automotive (2021): did not establish the beneficiary possessed the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge for the L-1B classification. The petitioner did not sufficiently describe its products, procedures, or business practices, nor did it explain how the beneficiary's knowledge was 'special' or 'advanced' compared to others in the industry or within the company itself.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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