L-1B Dismissed — Culinary (2010): did not establish the beneficiary, a churrasqueiro (gaucho

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a churrasqueiro (gaucho chef), possessed the 'specialized knowledge' required for the L-1B visa. The director found that the beneficiary's resume, which showed he began working as a chef immediately, undermined the petitioner's claim that a lengthy training period was required, suggesting the skills were typical for the industry. The AAO agreed with the revocation, finding the evidence did not prove the beneficiary's knowledge was advanced, company-specific, or not commonly found in the Brazilian culinary industry.

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