dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Engineering
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employed in a capacity requiring such knowledge. The director concluded that the petitioner did not adequately demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's products and procedures was truly special or advanced compared to what is commonly held in the industry, and the petitioner's arguments on appeal were not persuasive.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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