dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Hospitality
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a chef, possessed the required specialized knowledge. The director determined that the petitioner's description of the beneficiary's alleged knowledge was not sufficiently specialized to satisfy the regulatory requirements, and the petitioner failed to submit a timely response to a request for additional evidence.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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