dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed position requires such knowledge. The petitioner argued that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary SEI-CMM Level 5 software development process was sufficiently advanced, but the AAO was not persuaded, upholding the director's initial denial.
Criteria Discussed
Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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