Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Financial Technology (2020): the Director initially denied the petition for failing to
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary's foreign employment, U.S. position, and qualifications involved specialized knowledge. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding the petitioner did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was truly 'advanced' or 'special' compared to other employees in the organization or industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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