dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as required for the L-1B classification. The Director and the AAO found that the evidence did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary software was 'special' or 'advanced' compared to other employees or others in the industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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