dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specialized knowledge. The petitioner argued that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary project management tools, software engineering procedures, and quality management systems constituted specialized knowledge, but the director was not persuaded and the AAO upheld this decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product And Its Application
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