Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Software Development (2020): did not establish the beneficiary possessed the required
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The Director and the AAO found that the petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence to show that the beneficiary's knowledge of Java and the client's billing system was distinct, uncommon, or advanced compared to that of other workers in the software development industry.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Qualifications New Office Requirements
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