Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Machine Tools (2018): did not establish the Beneficiary possesses the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The evidence did not demonstrate that the Beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced, couldn't be easily acquired by another employee, or was uncommon within the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
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