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 specialized knowledge. The director initially denied the petition for this reason, and upon de novo review, the AAO agreed, finding the evidence insufficient to prove the beneficiary's knowledge was sufficiently special or advanced compared to others in the organization or industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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