dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Floral Design
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the proposed position of chief floral designer required such knowledge. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of floral design was specific to the company's products, services, or procedures, or that it was notably different from the knowledge generally held by other experienced floral designers.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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