dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the position offered requires an employee with specialized knowledge or that the beneficiary possesses such knowledge. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing with the director's finding that the evidence did not sufficiently distinguish the beneficiary's knowledge of Microsoft BizTalk and consulting methodologies from that generally available in the IT industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures New Office Requirements One Continuous Year Of Employment Abroad
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