Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2017): did not establish the Beneficiary possessed the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The evidence submitted, including a list of internal training courses, did not demonstrate that the Beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary systems was special, not commonly held, or difficult to impart to other employees.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Offsite Employment As Labor For Hire
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