L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2008): the AAO affirmed the director's denial, concluding that the

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.

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