Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology (2005): 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 or that the intended employment requires such knowledge. The director found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary software systems was truly special or advanced beyond that of a typical technical consultant in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Knowledge Of Company'S Products/Services Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes/Procedures Knowledge Gained Only Through Prior Experience With Employer Knowledge Not Easily Transferable
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