dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge, either 'special' or 'advanced.' The petitioner did not demonstrate how the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's processes, tools, and methodologies was uncommon or significantly different from that of other similarly employed engineers within the company or the broader IT consulting industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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