dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge for the intended position. The director found the initial evidence insufficient, and the AAO upheld this determination despite the new evidence and arguments presented on appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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