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 beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specialized knowledge. On appeal, the petitioner asserted that the beneficiary's knowledge of its proprietary software development and maintenance process (SEI-CMM Level 5) met the standard, but the AAO found this argument unpersuasive and dismissed the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product/Service Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
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