Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Travel (2009): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity. The petitioner's claims regarding the beneficiary's knowledge of upscale holiday destinations and proprietary booking systems were not sufficient to demonstrate that this knowledge was special or advanced beyond what is commonly held in the travel industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes/Procedures
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