Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Diamonds/Jewelry (2005): 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 or that the proposed U.S. position required such knowledge. The AAO concluded that the described duties of a 'diamond assorter' were those of a skilled worker, not an individual with the special or advanced knowledge required by the L-1B classification.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Nature Of U.S. Position
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