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 capacity involving specialized knowledge. The director was not convinced that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's internal software development process was sufficiently uncommon, distinguished, or not easily transferable to meet the legal definition of specialized knowledge for an L-1B visa.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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