dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Mechanical Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The Director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not adequately document how the beneficiary's skills and knowledge were special or advanced compared to other engineers in the automotive electronics manufacturing industry or how the company's tools and processes were unique.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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