dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Food Service
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position required the services of an individual with specialized knowledge, or that the beneficiary possessed such knowledge. The director's denial concluded that the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's products, processes, and procedures was sufficiently advanced or unique to qualify as specialized.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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