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 pilot, possessed the requisite specialized knowledge. The director revoked the initial approval, finding it constituted gross error, partly because a more appropriate visa classification (D-visa for crewmembers) exists. The AAO agreed that the pilot's training and responsibilities, while extensive, did not rise to the level of specialized knowledge as defined for the L-1B category.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error In Initial Approval Alternative Visa Classification
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