Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed โ Software Engineering (2010): did not establish the beneficiary possesses specialized
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the L-1B visa. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's proprietary gaming software was sufficiently uncommon, noteworthy, or advanced compared to what others in the industry possess.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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