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dismissed
L-1A
Plastics Distribution
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior AAO decision was based on an incorrect appl...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The record shows the appeal was received by USCIS on the 34th day after the decision was issued, ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed
L-1A
Lighting Fixtures
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity requiring speci...
Specialized Knowledge Of Foreign Position Specialized Knowledge Of U.S. Position
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a specialized knowledge capa...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Maritime 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 Staffing
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's internal processes a...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The petitioner submitted the appeal 44 days after the director's decision was issued,...
Timeliness Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Software
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 Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Juice Manufacturing
The director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner had not established the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily mana...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial or ex...
Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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 Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Doing Business New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export
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
Gourmet Food 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
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge
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
Not Specified
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, through their counsel, requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO took no further acti...
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or execut...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Dental Products
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact fro...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed
L-1A
News Media
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner, a new office, failed to show it would have sufficient staff after its fir...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on the merits of the case. The AAO determined the appeal was improperly filed because the...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proper Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested to withdraw the appeal. The Administrative Appeals Office did n...
dismissed
L-1A
Automobile 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
dismissed
L-1A
Export And 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
dismissed
L-1B
Educational Toys
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Application In International Markets
dismissed
L-1A
Farm Equipment & Construction
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
Construction And Renovation
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/Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Organizational Structure Of Foreign Entity
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds, not on its merits. The AAO determined that the appeal was improperly filed because it was sub...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proper Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Money Transfer
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Sufficient Physical Premises Support For Managerial/Executive Position Feasible Business Plan Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Parts Trading
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 Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year Detailed Description Of Job Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Clothing Export / 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
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Sales
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Food Supply
The petition was ultimately denied because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a primarily managerial or...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Subordinate Employees Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed
L-1A
Dental Products
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
International Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities due to c...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Doing Business
dismissed
L-1A
International Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The rec...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Doing Business
dismissed
L-1A
Steel Import/Export
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 Doing Business Staffing New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Landscape Gardening
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 Petition Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Foodstuff Supply
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 Qualifying Organization Subordinate Staff
dismissed
L-1A
Steel Import/Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The petitioner did not sufficiently establish th...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Doing Business New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Landscape Gardening
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
dismissed
L-1A
Tile And Concrete Installation
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
Exporter
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The director initially denied the petition for f...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Gaming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two key points. First, it did not demonstrate that the beneficiary would...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef requires specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day late. The director's decision was issued on February 4, 2004, giving the petitioner 33 ...
Timeliness Of Appeal Treating Appeal As A Motion
dismissed
L-1A
Business
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 44 days after the director's decision, exceeding the 33-day deadline allowed. The d...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Construction 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 Supervision Of Personnel
dismissed
L-1A
Maritime 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
dismissed
L-1A
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
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
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Manufacturing
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was empl...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad New Office Requirements Beneficiary'S Job Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or execut...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels
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 Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship With A Foreign Entity Foreign Employer Continues To Do Business U.S. Entity Has Been Doing Business For The Past Year Staffing Of The New Operation
dismissed
L-1A
Tax Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the beneficiary would not be employed in a pr...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or execut...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's initial findings. The director concluded that the petition...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef requires specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Software
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a p...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Medical Equipment
Although the AAO agreed that the beneficiary was employed in an executive capacity abroad, the appeal was dismissed because the petitioner d...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Organizational Structure Job Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Restaurant
The motion to reopen was denied because it was untimely filed. The AAO's unfavorable decision was served on October 31, 2017, giving the pet...
Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed
L-1B
Business Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director conclud...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Lighting Products
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge that was special ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The D...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Holding Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Staffing Levels New Office Extension Beneficiary'S Duties
remanded
L-1A
Telecommunications
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly relied on derogatory information from a previous petition—a conflicting stock certif...
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements One Year Of Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Furniture Manufacturing
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The Petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
L-1A
Sports Management
The motion to reconsider a previously dismissed appeal was denied. The dismissal was upheld because the petitioner failed to establish that ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Delegation Of Non-Qualifying Duties Staffing Levels Primarily Engaged In Managerial/Executive Duties Reasonable Needs Of The Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Clothing Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had at least one year of continuous employment with...
One Year Of Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily executi...
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity Sufficient Physical Premises Ability To Support Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1B
Sports Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Escape Room Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new office could support the beneficiary in a primarily executi...
New Office Requirements Supporting An Executive Position Within One Year Definition Of Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Proposed Duties
sustained
L-1A
Restaurant
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary would not be employed in an executive capacity. While the AAO agreed ...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Deference To Prior Approvals
sustained
L-1B
Semiconductor Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided additional evidence demonstrating the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Healthcare It
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1A
Food Wholesale
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Function Manager
remanded
L-1A
Investment / Restaurant Management
The Director's decision was withdrawn because they incorrectly failed to adjudicate the petition under the regulations applicable to a 'new ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Ability To Support Position Within One Year Business Plan
remanded
L-1A
Bakery
The Director's decision was withdrawn because it erroneously applied the regulatory provisions for a 'new office'. However, the case was rem...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises to house its new office, as ...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Ability To Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Automated Payment Solutions
The motion to reconsider a previous dismissal was denied because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed p...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed 'specialized knowledge' distinct from what is comm...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Financial Ability New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The AAO found that...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export
The motion to reopen/reconsider was denied, upholding the prior dismissal of the appeal. The petitioner failed to establish that the benefic...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager Organizational Structure Supervision Of Staff
dismissed
L-1A
Chemical Trading
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in a managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Beverages
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Employment) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Employment) Staffing Levels
remanded
L-1A
Consulting
The appeal was remanded because the Director's revocation decision was based on grounds that were not sufficiently detailed in the Notice of...
Doing Business In The United States Managerial Or Executive Capacity Notice Of Intent To Revoke (Noir) Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial capaci...
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Support For Managerial Position Within One Year Hiring Plan Business Plan Financial Projections
dismissed
L-1A
Medical Supplies
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed primarily in a managerial capacity. Th...
Managerial Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Clothing Importer
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Retail Business
The appeal was dismissed as abandoned because the petitioner failed to respond to the AAO's Notice of Intent to Dismiss and Request for Evid...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Apparel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Job Duties
remanded
L-1A
Renewable Energy
The AAO found that the Director erred in determining the petitioner did not qualify as a 'new office' and that the beneficiary would not be ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Doing Business
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate Development
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. company employed the Beneficiary in a primarily managerial...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Job Duties Organizational Structure
dismissed
L-1A
Nutraceuticals
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed primarily in a managerial capacity. Th...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Supervision Of Staff Performance Of Operational Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Construction
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 New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Musical Instruments
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the Petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirement of identifying a specific error of law o...
Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Flooring Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capa...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
International Trade / Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary had the required one year of qualifying employment abroad. T...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity
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