L-1B's and Specialized KnowledgeWhen it comes to immigration issues, the meaning of the term ‘specialized knowledge’ has been specifically laid down in the Immigration and Nationality Act so that only vital staff members are eligible. Congress wants to be sure that it is only inviting the very best into the U.S. in their specialized area. The definition of the term encompasses the following:
Specialized knowledge in relation to a company product and its position in the international market or exceptional knowledge of the procedures and processes of the company. In order to eliminate certain people from qualifying, there are specific requirements that need to be adhered to as outlined below:
USCIS knows what it is looking for when it receives petitions from potential employees and is seeking leaders of specialized knowledge - not people who need to be supervised. |
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