Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Restaurant (2010): did not establish the beneficiary possessed specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the skills required for the 'churrasqueiro' (gaucho chef) position were typical for the Brazilian restaurant industry, not knowledge that was special or advanced specific to the petitioner's company.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Revocation Due To Gross Error One Year Of Prior Employment
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