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's claims regarding the beneficiary's knowledge of proprietary tools and internal procedures were not sufficient to prove that the knowledge was uncommon, noteworthy, or distinguished from that of other professionals in the field.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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