Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Information Technology (2007): the director denied the petition for failure to establish
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for failure to establish that the position offered to the beneficiary required an employee with specialized knowledge or that the beneficiary possessed such knowledge. The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming the director's conclusion that the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of its software, tools, and methodologies was sufficiently advanced or unique to be considered specialized.
Criteria Discussed
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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