dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Beverage Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be primarily employed in a specialized knowledge capacity. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not establish the beneficiary possessed knowledge that was special or advanced, or that the proposed position of cruise ship technical service support specialist required such knowledge as defined by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Whether Knowledge Is Advanced Or Uncommon Training And Job Duties
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