dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Scientific Instruments
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The Director concluded, and the AAO agreed upon review, that the Petitioner did not sufficiently prove that the Beneficiary's employment abroad or his intended role in the U.S. involved specialized knowledge that was not commonly held in the industry or could not be readily imparted to others.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures
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