L-1B Dismissed — Culinary Arts (2021): 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 petitioner claimed the beneficiary had 'advanced knowledge' but did not adequately describe the organization's processes and procedures or explain how they were uncommon compared to others in the restaurant industry. The AAO found that the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was distinct or greatly developed beyond what is common for a chef in the field.

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