dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Restaurant
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef required specialized knowledge. The petitioner appealed, claiming the beneficiary's knowledge of secret and proprietary recipes was unique, but the AAO dismissed the appeal, upholding the director's decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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