Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Software Engineering (2009): the director denied the petition for two reasons: failure
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for two reasons: failure to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that the proposed employment constituted an impermissible 'job shop' arrangement under the L-1 Visa Reform Act. The AAO reviewed both issues, concurred with the director's decision, and therefore affirmed the denial of the petition.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-'Job Shop' Provisions) Control And Supervision By Unaffiliated Employer Placement As Labor For Hire
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