Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Information Technology (2024): did not establish the beneficiary possessed the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The petitioner's claim that the role required 'numerous years of training' was contradicted by the beneficiary's employment history of only 15 months with the company. Furthermore, the petitioner did not adequately explain how the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's products and processes was special or advanced compared to other workers in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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