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 processes and quality systems was sufficiently unique or advanced. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's knowledge was significantly different from the methods generally used in other technology consulting firms and therefore did not constitute 'specialized knowledge' under the law.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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