Sustained
L-1B
L-1B Sustained — Engineering (2018): established the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge through extensive internal training and experience with the company's products, processes, and proprietary technologies. The AAO found this knowledge to be advanced, distinct from others in the field, and essential for the petitioner's planned U.S. expansion, which involves deploying new machinery and redesigning products for U.S. standards.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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