dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The director was not persuaded that the beneficiary's knowledge of a proprietary software product was sufficiently advanced, uncommon, or distinguished from the knowledge of other professionals in the field. A secondary issue was the petitioner's failure to adequately document a qualifying corporate relationship with the foreign entity.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
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