L-1B Dismissed — Locomotive Parts Export (2001): the director denied the petition because the beneficiary's

Decision Summary

The director denied the petition because the beneficiary's claimed specialized knowledge—including knowledge of the South African railway system, currency, international shipping, and customs regulations—was not specific to the petitioning organization. The AAO dismissed the appeal, concurring that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required special or advanced knowledge of the company's own products, services, or processes.

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