sustained
L-1B
sustained L-1B Case: Software Development
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the petitioner provided sufficient evidence demonstrating the beneficiary's advanced knowledge of the company's proprietary software applications, tools, and processes, and how this knowledge was essential for the proposed role in the U.S.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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