Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Cloud Computing (2017): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The Director and the AAO found that the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was sufficiently special or advanced compared to others in the industry or that it could not be easily imparted.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Prior Employment In Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employer Control
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