Dismissed L-1B

L-1B Dismissed โ€” Restaurant Business: did not establish the position required the services of an

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Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position required the services of an individual with specialized knowledge, or that the beneficiary possessed such knowledge. The petitioner argued that the beneficiary's knowledge of proprietary company systems was specialized, but did not sufficiently demonstrate that this knowledge was truly special or advanced compared to what is commonly found in the restaurant industry.

Criteria Discussed

Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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