Sustained
L-1B
L-1B Sustained โ Software Engineering (2008): the petitioner established that the beneficiary possesses
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of its proprietary product suite. The petitioner successfully argued that the beneficiary's knowledge of the 'Curam' framework is advanced, not commonly held, and was gained through qualifying employment with the foreign entity, making him essential for the U.S. project.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
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