Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Software Development (1001): did not establish the beneficiary possessed specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by the statute. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not show the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's products, processes, or procedures was uncommon, noteworthy, or at an advanced level beyond that of other practitioners in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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