dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Bookbinding
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity. The director and the AAO determined that the duties described for the marketing manager role, such as familiarity with the company's product for sales purposes, did not constitute the advanced or special knowledge required by the regulation.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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