dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Religion
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by the law. The director determined that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's skills and knowledge were substantially different from or more advanced than those of other individuals working as special ministry assistants in the same field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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