Sustained
L-1B
L-1B Sustained — Financial Software (2018): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The AAO sustained the appeal, concluding that the petitioner had provided detailed and credible evidence, particularly in a response to a request for evidence, that substantiated the beneficiary's advanced and special knowledge of a proprietary software product gained over seven years of progressive experience.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Advanced Level Of Knowledge
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