Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Data Mining (2018): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director found the beneficiary's duties were typical for an operations research analyst, and the petitioner did not sufficiently describe the claimed specialized knowledge or explain how it was special or advanced compared to others in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The Us In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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