Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2018): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The AAO found that the petitioner did not demonstrate how the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced compared to others in the industry. The evidence provided, such as organizational charts, did not sufficiently prove that the beneficiary's knowledge was particularly beneficial to the organization's competitiveness.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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