EB-2 NIW (5038)H-1B (4985)EB-1A (4549)L-1A (4206)EB-1C (2797)EB-3 (1963)L-1B (723)EB-2 (615)EB-1B (301)O-1A (286)O-1B (256)E-2 (26)O-2 (13)EB-2/3 (7)P-1 (4)unclear (4)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
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dismissed
L-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship based on common ownership and control at the t...
Qualifying Relationship Common Ownership And Control Eligibility At Time Of Filing Summary Dismissal
dismissed
L-1A
Automotive Components
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a lawful permanent residen...
Executive Capacity New Office Extension Mootness
dismissed
L-1A
General Merchandise
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts as required by regulation. The petitioner's argument, ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Textile Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. entity, a new office, would be able to support the benefic...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Ability To Support Manager Within One Year Qualifying Organizational Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing the petition. The petitioner did not d...
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Financial Ability Of Foreign Entity Size Of Investment
dismissed
L-1A
Textile Import/Export
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial o...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Floral Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Leather Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Commodity Sourcing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new United States office would support an executive or manageri...
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate Development/Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Freight/Shipping Insurance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the petitioner was 'doing business' and that the beneficiary would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Doing Business Qualifying Organization Third-Party Worksite Provisions
dismissed
L-1A
Construction And Building Materials
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, seeking to establish a new office, failed to demonstrate that the U.S. operation would supp...
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Qualifying Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of its proprietary product ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Lighting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Construction Materials
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial or ex...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Continuous Full-Time Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Maintenance And Repair Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the petition represented an impermissible lab...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision (Offsite Placement) Labor For Hire (Offsite Placement)
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Online Marketing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the one-year foreign employment requirement. Due to the beneficiary's continu...
One-Year Foreign Employment Foreign Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity U.S. Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
General Merchandise Wholesale
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO does not exercise appellate jurisdiction over its own decisions, and therefore, the a...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Appellate Jurisdiction Requirements For A Motion
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was procedural and did not address...
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was based solely on this w...
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's three grounds for denial. The AAO first rejected the petit...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Residential Care
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO dismissed the case based on this w...
dismissed
L-1B
Catering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director found...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Retail Sales
The director denied the L-1A extension petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a prima...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For One Year Staffing Of The New Operation Qualifying Organizations
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through their counsel, formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not made...
dismissed
L-1A
Electronics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Buttons And Accessories
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would support a managerial or executive positio...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1B
Cigar Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For One Year Staffing Financial Status Of U.S. Operation
dismissed
L-1A
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign employer. The director and th...
Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control New Office Requirements Franchise Agreement
dismissed
L-1A
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would support an executive or managerial positi...
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support Manager/Executive Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Investment
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the director's decision to dismiss the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider. The m...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because counsel for the petitioner requested that the appeal be withdrawn. No substantive issues of the case were d...
dismissed
L-1B
Electronic Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge or tha...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Automobile Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The director determined that the petitioner did ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Industrial Machinery Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Art Sales
The appeal was dismissed based on a U.S. Consulate memorandum that found numerous "fraud indicators." A site visit to the foreign company's ...
Qualifying Organization Employment In An Executive Or Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed
L-1A
Pet Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two key points. First, it did not prove that the new U.S. office, a pet ...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Manager Within One Year
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Floral Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Electrical Components Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign employer. The evidence submit...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability Of New Office To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad or would be employed i...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Electronics Design
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by a representative who was not a licensed attorney or an accredited representative ...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal concerned the denial of an application to change the beneficiary's status and extend her stay, not the L-1A petition which was ap...
Jurisdiction Appealability Of Extension Of Stay Denial
dismissed
L-1A
Automotive Parts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export Of Diesel Engines
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support The Position Sufficient Physical Premises Business Plan Organizational Structure Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Functional Manager
dismissed
L-1A
Retail Sales
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office, failed to establish that the U.S. operation would support a primarily manager...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Organizational Structure Financial Ability Business Plan
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge Anti-Job Shop Provisions
dismissed
L-1A
Silicon Chip Design
The appeal was rejected because it was not timely filed within the 33-day period required after the decision was served by mail. The AAO not...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Wholesale
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed, as the AAO does not have appellate jurisdiction over its own prior decisions. The a...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw the appeal. The decision was not based on the merits of the case.
dismissed
L-1A
Publishing And Multimedia
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the beneficiary had already adjusted status to a U.S. lawful permanent resident through...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Mootness
dismissed
L-1B
Management Services
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Electronics Manufacturing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign emplo...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Apparel Wholesale
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Burden Of Proof Submission Of Evidence Business Plan Sufficient Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Wholesale Distribution
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The AAO found that the individual who filed the appeal was not an attorney...
Employment Abroad In A Primarily Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Primarily Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year Proper Filing Of Appeal By An Authorized Representative
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The Administrative Appeals Office...
dismissed
L-1A
Cargo Business
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment) New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Wholesale
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the decision was served by mail, exceeding the 33-day deadline. Th...
Timeliness Of Appeal Specialized Knowledge Labor For Hire Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
L-1A
Publishing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization Doing Business Staffing Of New Operation
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner requested to withdraw it. The Administrative Appeals Office did not review the merits of the...
Withdrawal Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Sales
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. It was filed 804 days late without a reasonable excuse, failed to includ...
Primarily Managerial Capacity Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Requirement Of New Facts For Motion To Reopen Petitioner'S Valid Corporate Status
dismissed
L-1A
Agriculture
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal form with an incorrect filing fee and without a signature, wh...
Timeliness Of Appeal Incorrect Filing Fee Unsigned Form Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Sales And Services
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily for procedural reasons. The motion was filed 533 days late without a reasonable excuse, failed ...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion Filing Requirements Submission Of New Facts/Evidence Managerial Capacity Petitioner'S Corporate Status
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Role
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity involving special...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Rug Business
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed by the petitioner, but by the beneficiary's attorney. According to regulations, the benefic...
Standing To Appeal Managerial Or Executive Capacity Properly Filed Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Religious Ministry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the intende...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Doing Business Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Beauty And Surgical Instruments
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily on procedural grounds. The motion was filed untimely, 41 days after the AAO's de...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested its withdrawal. The decision was not based on the merits of the...
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a capacit...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product And Its Application
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Technology Services
The director initially revoked the petition approval, finding insufficient evidence of a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner...
Qualifying Relationship Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
L-1A
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been employed abroad, or would be employed in t...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad
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