dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Education
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the proposed position of social studies teacher required such knowledge. The director found, and the AAO concurred, that the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the petitioner's teaching methods was 'special' or 'advanced' as defined by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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