dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Food Service
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed U.S. employment is in a capacity that requires such knowledge. The director concluded that the described duties of an operations manager for a restaurant chain did not sufficiently demonstrate a need for knowledge that was special or advanced beyond what could be normally expected in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Deference To Prior Approvals
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