Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Aeronautical Engineering (2019): the AAO withdrew the Director's initial grounds for denial
Decision Summary
The AAO withdrew the Director's initial grounds for denial related to the qualifying relationship, the 'doing business' requirement for a new office, and the beneficiary's qualifications. However, the appeal was ultimately dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position abroad, or his proposed position in the United States, involved the required specialized knowledge.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Doing Business In The U.S. New Office Requirements Beneficiary'S Qualifications
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