L-1B Dismissed — Aviation (2005): did not establish the beneficiary, a co-pilot, possessed

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a co-pilot, possessed the requisite specialized knowledge. The director found the initial approval constituted gross error, reasoning that a pilot's skills are not typically proprietary or unique to a specific company, and that a more appropriate visa classification exists for nonimmigrant crewmembers.

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