dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. Additionally, the director determined that the beneficiary's placement at the worksite of an unaffiliated employer was an impermissible 'labor for hire' arrangement under the L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2004, a finding with which the AAO concurred.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job Shop Provisions) Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire Arrangement
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