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dismissed O-1A

Climate Science

Sep 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Summary Dismissal Self-Petitioning Eligibility
dismissed O-1A

Unknown

Sep 2005 · Individual
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The decision was issued on November 3, 2004, but the appeal was not received until De...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed O-1A

Science

Sep 2005 · Individual
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary is statutorily ineligible to petition for himself for an O-1 visa. The AA...
Statutory Ineligibility For Self-Petitioning Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed O-1A

Unknown

Jul 2005 · Individual
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's appeal was received 35 days after the decision was issued, which is beyond the 3...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
remanded O-1A

Athletics

Jul 2005 · Organization
The director's decision to revoke the petition was withdrawn because the proper procedure was not followed. The director failed to issue a n...
Revocation On Notice Notice Of Intent To Revoke Beneficiary No Longer Employed By The Petitioner Statement Of Facts Was Not True And Correct Petitioner Violated Terms Of The Approved Petition Petitioner Violated Statutory Or Regulatory Requirements Approval Of The Petition Involved Gross Error
remanded O-1A

Yoga

Jul 2005 · Organization
The director's decision to revoke the approved petition was withdrawn and the case was remanded. The AAO found that the director failed to f...
Revocation On Notice Beneficiary No Longer Employed By Petitioner Statement Of Facts Not True And Correct Petitioner Violated Terms Of Petition Gross Error In Approval
dismissed O-1B

Sound Design

Jul 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien with extraordinary ability in...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts (Testimonials) High Salary
dismissed O-1B

Sound Design

Jul 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary meets the standard for extraordinary ability in t...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary
dismissed O-1A

Yachting

Jun 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the evidentiary criteria for an O-1A visa. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed O-1A

Yachting

Jun 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet at least three of the required evidentiary cri...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others Original Scientific, Scholarly, Or Business-Related Contributions Of Major Significance Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Employment In A Critical Or Essential Capacity
dismissed O-1A

Taekwondo

Jun 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the minimum evidentiary criteria. The AAO found that...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others
dismissed O-1A

Taekwondo

Jun 2005 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary meets the O-1 criteria. The awards submitted were not pr...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed O-1A

Medical Science

Jun 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Receipt Of Major Award Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Authorship Of Scholarly Articles Critical Or Essential Employment High Salary
dismissed EB-1A

Music

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner and her counsel both indicated they would submit a brief and/or evi...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any evidence to challenge the director's decision. The...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Music

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or any evidence to challenge the director's findings. The...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief, evidence, or any specific arguments to challenge the dir...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed EB-1A

Arts

May 2005 · Individual
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or evidence to challenge the director's decision. Per 8 C...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact Failure To Submit Brief Or Evidence On Appeal
dismissed O-1B

Culinary Arts

Apr 2005 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the requisite three criteria for an O-1B visa. ...
Significant National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Productions Or Events That Have A Distinguished Reputation National Or International Recognition For Achievements Through Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Organizations And Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
dismissed O-1B

Culinary Arts

Apr 2005 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a chef, met the required evidentiary criteria for ...
Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Through Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed O-1A

Unknown

Mar 2005 · Individual
The appeal was dismissed based on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The petitioner formally requested to withdraw the appea...
dismissed O-1A

Unknown

Mar 2005 · Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner voluntarily withdrew the appeal. The decision was purely procedural and did not address the ...
dismissed H-1B

Systems Analysis

Feb 2005 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be performing the duties of a specialty occup...
A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree Or Its Equivalent Is Normally The Minimum Requirement For Entry Into The Particular Position. The Degree Requirement Is Common To The Industry In Parallel Positions Among Similar Organizations Or, In The Alternative, An Employer May Show That Its Particular Position Is So Complex Or Unique That It Can Be Performed Only By An Individual With A Degree. The Employer Normally Requires A Degree Or Its Equivalent For The Position. The Nature Of The Specific Duties Is So Specialized And Complex That Knowledge Required To Perform The Duties Is Usually Associated With The Attainment Of A Baccalaureate Or Higher Degree. Existence Of An Employer-Employee Relationship.
dismissed O-1B

Performing Arts

Jul 2004 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien with extraordinary ability in...
Receipt Of Significant National Or International Awards Lead Or Starring Role In Distinguished Productions Or Events National Or International Recognition Via Critical Reviews/Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations
dismissed O-1B

Music

Jul 2004 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses extraordinary ability in the arts. The ev...
Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Critical Reviews/Published Materials
dismissed O-1A

Business

Jun 2004 · Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact Extraordinary Ability In Business
dismissed O-1A

Business

Jun 2004 · Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to follow procedural requirements. The petitioner did not specifically iden...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal Extraordinary Ability In Business
dismissed O-1A

Medical Science

May 2004 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary met at least three of the required evidentiary cr...
Receipt Of A Major, Internationally Recognized Award Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement
dismissed O-1A

Medical Science

May 2004 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary failed to demonstrate that he met the required number of evidentiary criteria. The AAO dete...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards For Excellence Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Of Their Members
dismissed O-1A

Medical Science

Dec 2003 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary met the high standards for O-1 classification. The ...
Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed O-1A

Medical Science

Dec 2003 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualified as an alien of extraordinary ability. The...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed O-1A

Epidemiology

Nov 2003 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary qualified as an alien of extraordinary ability. The AAO ...
Receipt Of Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievement Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
dismissed O-1A

Epidemiology

Nov 2003 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary qualifies as an alien of extraordinary ability. The...
Receipt Of Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations Which Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Alien Judging The Work Of Others
remanded O-1B

Music

Dec 2002 · Organization
The appeal was remanded because the director incorrectly denied the petition on the sole basis that the beneficiary's proposed position as a...
Major National Or International Awards Or Prizes Lead Or Starring Participant In Distinguished Productions/Events National/International Recognition Via Published Materials Lead, Starring, Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Major Commercial Or Critically Acclaimed Successes Significant Recognition From Experts High Salary Definition Of 'Event' To Include 'Academic Year'
dismissed O-1B

Performing And Visual Arts

Nov 2001 · Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a private investor, did not meet the regulatory requirements to act as an agent for the ben...
Petitioner'S Standing As An Agent
dismissed O-1B

Entertainment

Oct 2001 · Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide a proper itinerary of specific events for the beneficiary. The AAO found t...
Itinerary Of Events Sustained National Or International Acclaim Extraordinary Ability In The Arts
dismissed O-1A

Unknown

Sep 2001 · Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a request to withdraw it. The decision is procedural and does not address the meri...
dismissed O-1B

Multimedia Art

Sep 2001 · Individual
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that a subsequent O-1 petition filed by the same petitioner for the same beneficiary had bee...
Sustained National Or International Acclaim
remanded EB-2 NIW

Artificial Intelligence

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner did, in fact, meet the second and third prongs of the Dhanasar framework,...
Advanced Degree Substantial Merit & National Importance Well Positioned to Advance Balance of Benefits (Waiver)
dismissed EB-2

International Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner improperly filed an appeal of a prior AAO decision, which is not permitted. Even when treate...
Jurisdiction Of Aao Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Advanced Degree Definition (Accreditation)
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Special Education

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that a waiver of the job offer requirement was in the national interest. T...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
remanded EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed on the 34th day after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day limit. However,...
sustained EB-2 NIW

Chemistry

· Individual
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner met the requirements for a national interest waiver. The director had ini...
Substantial Intrinsic Merit National In Scope Serving National Interest To A Substantially Greater Degree Than A U.S. Worker
dismissed EB-2

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the case was considered moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted to lawful permanent resident status thro...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's second motion to reconsider because it was untimely filed, received 43 days after the prior decision, whi...
Timely Filing Of Motions Correct Filing Fee
dismissed EB-2

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The decision notes that the beneficiary's application to adjust to lawful permanent resident status (Form ...
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely. The petitioner improperly filed the appeal directly with the AAO instead of the service center that iss...
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Chiropractic

· Individual
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary, holding a doctor of chiropractic degree, does not meet the regulatory definition of a 'phy...
Definition Of Physician Practice In A Designated Shortage Area Public Interest Attestation Letter Admissibility As A Physician
dismissed EB-2 NIW

Unknown

· Individual
The AAO affirmed its prior dismissal of the petitioner's motion because it was untimely. The petitioner argued that the instructions on the ...
Timeliness Of Motion Proper Filing Of Motion
dismissed EB-2

Unknown

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. Although the petitioner's counsel cited a COVID-19 diagnosis as a reas...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reconsider Requirements Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-3

Laundry And Dry Cleaning

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date....
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Nursing

· Organization
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to properly post the job notice for the required duration (ten consecutive bu...
Schedule A Labor Certification Job Posting Requirements Ability To Pay Beneficiary Qualifications Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed EB-3

Restaurant Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate its continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority dat...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed EB-3

Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date....
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Petitioner'S Organizational Structure Realistic Job Offer
dismissed EB-3

Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its continuing ability to pay the beneficiary the proffered wage from th...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Computer Science

· Company
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate its ability to pay the proffered wage, as its submitted tax re...
Ability To Pay The Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Nursing

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to comply with the Department of Labor's notification requirements. The initial notic...
Notice Of Filing Requirements Prevailing Wage Determination Schedule A Labor Certification
remanded EB-3

Food Processing

· Company
The case was remanded for further consideration and entry of a new decision. The director had denied the petition, finding the petitioner ha...
Beneficiary'S Qualifying Experience Successor-In-Interest Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a construction business, failed to demonstrate its continuing ability to pay the beneficiar...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
sustained EB-3

Automotive Repair

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, determining that the petitioner had not established its ability to pay the proffered wage. The A...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-3

Retail Management

· Company
The director denied the petition because it lacked the original, approved labor certification as required. The AAO remanded the case because...
Submission Of Original Labor Certification
dismissed EB-3

Food Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date....
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Real Estate

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
Beneficiary Employment Experience Labor Certification Requirements Procedural Requirements For Appeal
dismissed EB-3

Culinary

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the continuing ability to pay the proffered wage of $38,000 per year f...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-3

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its continuing ability to pay the beneficiary the proffered wage from th...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Employer-Employee Relationship Permanent Full-Time Position
remanded EB-3

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) was legally deficient. The NOIR failed to provide specific ...
Sufficiency Of Notice Of Intent To Revoke (Noir) Good And Sufficient Cause For Revocation Employment Status During Petition Pendency Beneficiary'S Qualifications Number Of Employees
remanded EB-3

Engineering

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the denial, based on the petitioner identifying the beneficiary before recruitment, reflected ...
Bona Fide Job Opportunity Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Intent To Employ
dismissed EB-1C

Apparel And Accessories

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or ex...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1B

Apparel Manufacturing

· Company
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employed in a spe...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Property Management

· Company
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

International Relations

· Organization
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner had failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledg...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed L-1B

Automated Machine Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed, upholding the director's decision. The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized k...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1B

Software Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Beauty Salon

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Administrative Appeals Office found that the beneficiary had already adjusted status to that of a U.S....
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Ice Cream Establishment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot because a subsequent L-1A petition for the same beneficiary and petitioner had already been approved. The A...
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity Sufficient Physical Premises Mootness
dismissed L-1A

Electronic And Security Equipment

· Company
The director denied the petition for failing to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive ca...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels Duties Performed
dismissed L-1A

Construction And Property Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises to house the new office. The...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office
dismissed L-1A

Computer Parts Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in the orig...
One Year Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Food Service

· Company
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 Qualifying Relationship
dismissed L-1A

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was not filed in a timely manner, having been submitted 34 days after the director's decision, exceeding...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Treatment Of Untimely Appeal As Motion
dismissed L-1A

Not Specified

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on April 7, 2003, but the appeal was not received ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed L-1A

Travel And Tourism

· Company
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-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's role required specialized knowledge. Sp...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed L-1A

Web Design And Hosting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capac...
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed L-1A

Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support a managerial position within one year....
New Office Supporting Managerial Position Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Proposed Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motion to reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to show the original decision to dismiss the appeal was incorrect. The AAO...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Credibility Of Evidence
dismissed L-1A

Wholesale And Retail Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office and that the ...
Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Or Executive Capacity Investment In New Office Financial Ability Of Foreign Entity
dismissed L-1A

Aircraft Parts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad primarily in a qualifying executi...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Definition Of Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office restaurant, failed to demonstrate it had been 'doing business' for one year pr...
Doing Business For One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Clothing And Textiles

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capaci...
Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Organizational Structure/Staffing
remanded L-1A

Child Care Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because while the petitioner successfully established that the beneficiary's U.S. position would be managerial, new ...
Employment In A Managerial Capacity Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Sales And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be primarily employed in a managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Primarily Engaged In Qualifying Duties
dismissed L-1A

Business

· Company
The AAO denied the motion to reopen and reconsider. The petitioner failed to state new facts to support a motion to reopen and failed to est...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Retail Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the standards for a motion to reconsider. The petitioner did not establish th...
Executive Capacity Motion To Reconsider Standards New Office Petition Extension
dismissed L-1A

Stone Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
remanded L-1A

Trading And Mortgage Loans

· Company
The appeal was remanded for further consideration due to newly discovered information and unresolved issues. The AAO found significant discr...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment) New Office Extension Requirements Doing Business In The U.S. Qualifying Relationship
remanded L-1A

Moving And Shipping

· Company
The appeal was remanded because while the AAO found sufficient evidence of the beneficiary's executive capacity, the evidence establishing a...
Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S. Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control
sustained L-1A

Automotive

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient new and previously submitted evidence to establish that the beneficiary'...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Foreign Employment Proposed U.S. Employment
dismissed L-1B

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The petitioner...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge

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