Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Dance (2007): did not establish the beneficiary possessed specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by immigration regulations. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's expertise in traditional Indian dance, while extensive, did not constitute knowledge specific to the petitioning organization's products, services, techniques, or procedures.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity New Office Requirements
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