dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Food Service
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the position required such knowledge. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the director's conclusion that the evidence provided was insufficient to prove the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced as required by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization
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