dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Consulting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO withdrew the director's finding that the beneficiary lacked the required one year of foreign employment (due to a blanket petition reducing the requirement), the ultimate dismissal was based on the second issue: the petitioner's failure to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Blanket Petition Requirements
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