Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2017): did not establish the beneficiary possesses the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge'. The Director and the AAO concluded that the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was special or advanced compared to others in the company or industry, or that the U.S. position required such knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment At An Unaffiliated Employer'S Worksite
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