Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Yacht Brokerage (2007): did not establish the beneficiary possessed specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by regulation. The director and the AAO concluded that the evidence did not show the beneficiary's duties and knowledge of the company's yachts were truly noteworthy, uncommon, or significantly different from other similarly-qualified persons in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Position Intended U.S. Employment Requires Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Of The Company
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