dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Consulting
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director also found that the beneficiary's placement at the worksite of an unaffiliated employer was essentially an arrangement to provide labor for hire, a finding the petitioner failed to overcome.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Labor For Hire
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