dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Aviation
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed the requisite 'specialized knowledge' for the L-1B classification. The director revoked the initial approval, finding it was a gross error, arguing that the beneficiary's skills were not sufficiently specialized and that a more appropriate visa classification (nonimmigrant crewmember) existed for the position. The AAO upheld this revocation.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge
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