Dismissed L-1B

L-1B Dismissed โ€” Information Technology (2007): did not establish the position offered required specialized

๐Ÿ“… 2007-05-10 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Information Technology

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position offered required specialized knowledge or that the beneficiary possessed such knowledge. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the petitioner's proprietary software and methodologies was advanced or unique to the organization, beyond what a skilled professional in the IT field might possess.

Criteria Discussed

Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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