dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Equestrian
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge for the L-1B classification. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the director's finding that the evidence did not prove the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced beyond that of a skilled worker in the equestrian field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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