dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that they did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed position requires an individual with such knowledge. The petitioner's assertions that the beneficiary was a 'key team member' with 'in-depth understanding' were not sufficient to prove the knowledge was uncommon, advanced, or not generally known by other practitioners in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Of Beneficiary Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
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