Dismissed L-1B

L-1B Dismissed โ€” Retail Merchandise (2005): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized

๐Ÿ“… 2005-09-01 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Retail Merchandise

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed U.S. employment requires such knowledge. The director found that the petitioner did not adequately differentiate the beneficiary's duties and knowledge from those of other similarly employed workers in the field, nor demonstrate how her knowledge of the company's processes and procedures was at an advanced level.

Criteria Discussed

Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship
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