L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2009): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the requisite

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. The director determined, and the AAO agreed, that the claimed knowledge was not specific to the petitioning organization. Furthermore, the beneficiary's placement at an unaffiliated employer's worksite was found to be an impermissible arrangement to provide labor for hire under the L-1 Visa Reform Act.

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