sustained
L-1B
sustained L-1B Case: Information Technology
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. Upon de novo review, the AAO found that additional evidence submitted on appeal, detailing the beneficiary's knowledge of proprietary software and processes, was sufficient to prove specialized knowledge by a preponderance of the evidence, leading to the appeal being sustained.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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