dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director's denial was affirmed. The director found that the beneficiary would be stationed primarily at the worksite of an unaffiliated employer in an arrangement that constituted an impermissible provision of 'labor for hire' under the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004. The director also determined that the beneficiary did not possess specialized knowledge specific to the petitioner's products or services.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Of 2004 Control And Supervision By Petitioner Labor For Hire Arrangement
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