dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position of senior programmer required an employee with specialized knowledge, or that the beneficiary possessed such knowledge. The petitioner argued on appeal that the beneficiary's knowledge of a proprietary software product, MagicDraw, was unique and essential for software integration, but the AAO dismissed the appeal, upholding the director's finding.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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