L-1B Dismissed — Market Research (2019): 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' for the L-1B classification. The Director and the AAO concluded there was insufficient evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's services, techniques, and methodologies was truly distinct or uncommon compared to other professionals in the market research industry.

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