Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Pharmaceuticals (2021): did not meet its burden of proving the beneficiary
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proving the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The AAO found the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary had acquired the requisite special or advanced knowledge during his 14 months of employment abroad before the initial L-1B petition was filed.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
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