dismissed
L-1B
dismissed L-1B Case: Aviation
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the initial approval was determined to be a gross error. The director found that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed specialized knowledge as defined for the L-1B category. The beneficiary's skills were deemed more appropriate for the nonimmigrant crewmember visa classification (D visa) rather than being considered proprietary or unique knowledge specific to the petitioning company.
Criteria Discussed
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error In Prior Approval Alternative Visa Classification (Crewmember)
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