Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Diamond Trade: 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 or that the proposed position in the United States requires such knowledge. The director found the evidence insufficient to prove the beneficiary's knowledge was uncommon, noteworthy, or distinguished from general knowledge commonly held by practitioners in the diamond industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge
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