Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Industrial Automation (2025): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that the beneficiary's knowledge was distinct or uncommon compared to other workers in the industrial automation field, or that it was considered 'special' or 'advanced' within the company's own structure.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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