dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for two primary reasons: the petitioner failed to establish that the position required an employee with specialized knowledge, and it failed to prove a qualifying corporate relationship with the foreign employer. The appeal, which contested these findings, was ultimately dismissed by the AAO.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
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