Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Heavy Equipment (2018): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not sufficiently document or explain how the beneficiary's knowledge was distinct or uncommon compared to other similarly employed workers in the industry. The AAO found that the petitioner's explanation of the claimed specialized knowledge was lacking in detail and specificity.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures
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