dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity, as required for the L-1B visa. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the duties described did not rise to the level of specialized knowledge unique to the petitioner's organization. The petitioner's arguments did not sufficiently differentiate the beneficiary's skills from those of other experienced IT professionals in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Capacity
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