dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed position requires it. The petitioner's arguments that the beneficiary's knowledge of proprietary tools and processes was specialized were not persuasive, as the knowledge was not proven to be advanced or narrowly held within the organization.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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