L-1B Dismissed — Aviation: did not establish the beneficiary, an airline pilot,

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline pilot, possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The director concluded the initial approval was a 'gross error,' arguing the beneficiary's skills were general to the airline industry, not proprietary to the company. The decision also noted that a more appropriate visa classification (D visa for crewmembers) existed for the beneficiary's position.

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