dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge or that the intended U.S. employment required such knowledge. The director found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the petitioner's proprietary software was truly advanced, unique, or not commonly found within the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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