dismissed L-1B Case: Wrought Iron Manufacturing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge' for the L-1B classification. The petitioner explicitly filed for an L-1B (specialized knowledge) but on appeal, counsel argued that the director improperly disregarded the criteria for a managerial or executive capacity (L-1A), creating a disconnect. The AAO upheld the director's finding that the evidence did not demonstrate the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced beyond that of a skilled worker in the field.
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