Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Hospitality (2017): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The evidence did not establish that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's internal systems and processes was distinct, uncommon, or could not be easily acquired by a similarly employed professional in the hospitality industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes/Procedures
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