Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Technical Training: did not establish the beneficiary possesses the requisite
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. Furthermore, the director found the beneficiary's placement at a third-party worksite was an impermissible 'labor for hire' arrangement, which is prohibited by the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job Shop Provisions) Placement At Unaffiliated Worksite
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