Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2010): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employed in a position requiring it. The director initially denied the petition on these grounds, and the AAO upheld this decision, concluding the evidence provided was insufficient to meet the legal and regulatory standards for specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge Statutory Definition Of Specialized Knowledge Regulatory Definition Of Specialized Knowledge
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