dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's internal software development processes and quality management systems was truly specialized. The petitioner did not establish that this knowledge was significantly different from general industry practices, uncommon, or could not be easily transferred to another individual.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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