dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Custom Furniture Design
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not sufficiently prove that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's design, sales processes, and products was 'special' or 'advanced' beyond what is normally expected in the industry, despite claims of unique in-house training and proprietary methods.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product
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