dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Software Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by law. The director originally denied the petition, finding the evidence was insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary's prior foreign employment or proposed U.S. position required specialized knowledge, a conclusion upheld by the AAO.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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