Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Manufacturing (2017): 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 Director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's duties were typical for the occupation and the record did not prove his knowledge was truly distinct, uncommon, or advanced compared to other workers in the industry or the company.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product And Its Application Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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