dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Consulting
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary did not possess specialized knowledge and that neither the foreign nor the proposed U.S. position required it. The evidence submitted described general software engineering skills rather than knowledge that was special to the petitioner's products, services, or processes, leading the AAO to dismiss the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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