dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Plastics Manufacturing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was specialized, meaning it was not shown to be distinct or more advanced than what is common in the industry. Furthermore, the beneficiary spent most of his time with the foreign entity in a training/apprenticeship capacity and had not accumulated the required one continuous year of employment abroad in a specialized knowledge role before the petition was filed.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge 'Special' Knowledge 'Advanced' Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
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