dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's knowledge was specialized. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that proficiency in LINC, a commercially available software tool, is a general skill possessed by others in the field and does not constitute proprietary knowledge. The petitioner did not adequately specify the proprietary techniques, processes, and procedures that would elevate the beneficiary's skills to the level required for the L-1B classification.
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