L-1B Dismissed — Information Technology: 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 determined, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence provided did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary software was advanced or distinct from general knowledge commonly held within the IT industry.

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