dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did not demonstrate how the beneficiary's knowledge of the proprietary platform differed significantly from that held by other similarly employed individuals, either within or outside the company.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
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