dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position offered to the beneficiary requires an employee with specialized knowledge or that the beneficiary actually possesses such knowledge. The director's initial denial concluded that the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate these two key requirements for the L-1B classification, and the AAO upheld this decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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