dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Gemstones
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity in the United States. The director found the petitioner did not prove that the beneficiary possessed knowledge that was special or that the proposed role required such knowledge, and the AAO upheld this decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Duties
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