sustained
L-1B
sustained L-1B Case: Software Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient new evidence on appeal. This included fully translated payroll records to prove one year of continuous foreign employment and detailed descriptions of the beneficiary's role and proprietary tools, which established that her knowledge was specialized, distinct, and not easily transferable.
Criteria Discussed
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Beneficiary'S Qualifications To Perform The U.S. Role
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