dismissed L-1B Case: Business Software Consulting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director concluded the record did not show the beneficiary possessed, was employed abroad with, or would be employed in the U.S. in a capacity requiring specialized knowledge. Upon review, the AAO agreed that the petitioner failed to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced compared to others in the industry.
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