dismissed L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The AAO found that the beneficiary's training was in general technologies common to the industry, not in proprietary or specific company applications that would distinguish her from other skilled workers. Although a skilled software engineer, the evidence did not establish that her knowledge was crucial or that she qualified as "key personnel" under the statute.
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