dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The Director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate how the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's systems was distinct or uncommon compared to that of other similarly employed workers in the IT industry, or that it constituted an advanced level of knowledge of the company's processes and procedures.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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