dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Packaging Equipment
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge for the L-1B classification. The petitioner claimed the beneficiary had special knowledge of its products and sales methods, but did not sufficiently identify or describe this knowledge beyond general assertions, failing to prove it was distinct or uncommon within the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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