dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Hairstyling
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the evidence failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity. On appeal, the petitioner argued that deference should be given to a prior L-1B approval, but the AAO conducted a de novo review and dismissed the appeal, upholding the Director's finding.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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