dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, finding that the petition was an impermissible arrangement to provide labor for hire, violating the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004. The director determined the beneficiary would be stationed at a third-party worksite and did not possess specialized knowledge of a product or service specific to the petitioning employer.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Job Shop) Control And Supervision By Petitioner Labor For Hire Arrangement
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