dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge specific to the petitioning company. The director also concluded that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's placement at a client's worksite would be permissible under the anti-'job shop' provisions of the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004, as the beneficiary would be primarily engaged in work on the client's systems.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act / Anti-'Job Shop' Provisions
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