dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Semiconductor Manufacturing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the L-1B classification. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the record consisted primarily of unsupported assertions and lacked sufficient evidence to prove the beneficiary's knowledge was advanced or special compared to other employees.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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