dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity or that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The AAO concurred with the director's decision and dismissed the appeal, finding the evidence insufficient to meet the statutory and regulatory definitions of specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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