dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity. The director initially denied the petition, stating the record did not show the beneficiary's knowledge was unusual for an applications software analyst/programmer. The petitioner argued on appeal that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary software process was advanced and complex, but the AAO upheld the director's decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Employment Abroad
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