dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Aviation
Decision Summary
The initial approval was revoked due to gross error, as the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline pilot, possessed specialized knowledge. The AAO dismissed the appeal, finding that the skills required to pilot a specific aircraft series, while advanced, were not proven to be proprietary or unique to the company's processes, and that an alternative visa classification for crewmembers was more appropriate.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Gross Error In Prior Approval
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