dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Culinary Arts
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a chef involved specialized knowledge. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of Filipino cooking techniques was unique or proprietary to the company's specific processes, rather than being general skills of an experienced chef in that cuisine.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Capacity Definition Of Specialized Knowledge
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