L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2018): did not establish the beneficiary possessed 'specialized

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed 'specialized knowledge' distinct from what is common in the IT consulting industry. The Director found the evidence insufficient to show the beneficiary's knowledge of IT systems was proprietary or advanced in the context of the company's specific processes. The AAO also noted the Director's initial findings that the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship, that the foreign entity was doing business, and that the petitioner had the financial ability to operate in the U.S.

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