Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Software Development (2018): did not establish the beneficiary possessed the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not adequately explain how the beneficiary's knowledge of proprietary technologies was special or advanced compared to that of other similarly employed workers, or that it extended beyond general familiarity gained through employment.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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