L-1B Dismissed — Software Development (2018): 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 petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate how the beneficiary's knowledge of its proprietary software and processes was distinct, uncommon, or more advanced compared to other similarly employed workers in the industry. The claims were deemed conclusory and lacked specific evidence to differentiate the beneficiary's knowledge from that which is commonly held or easily imparted.

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