dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
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Decision Summary
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, concluding that the beneficiary's placement at an unaffiliated third-party worksite constituted an impermissible 'labor for hire' arrangement under the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004. The director also found that the beneficiary did not possess the required specialized knowledge of a product or service specific to the petitioner, a necessary element when placing an employee at a third-party site.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Arrangement
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