dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently prove that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The director concluded that the evidence did not distinguish the beneficiary's knowledge as special or advanced compared to others within the petitioning organization or the industry at large, and the AAO upheld this decision.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of The Company Product
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