Dismissed L-1B

L-1B Dismissed โ€” Software Development (2008): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a

๐Ÿ“… 2008-08-01 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ 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 or that the beneficiary possesses such knowledge. The AAO concluded that the petitioner did not adequately articulate or provide evidence to distinguish the beneficiary's role and knowledge from that of other similarly experienced workers in the industry, relying instead on unsupported assertions.

Criteria Discussed

Specialized Knowledge
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