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 (3)I-360 (2)L-1 (1)L-1A (intracompany transferee, manager/executive) (1)
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dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The petitioner's initial attempt to file was rejected because the form was not signed, and the co...
Timeliness Of Appeal Properly Executed Forms Mootness Petitioner'S Legal Status
dismissed
L-1A
Fashion Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's initial findings. The petitioner did not establish that th...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Construction And Architecture
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the beneficiary had already adjusted status to that of a permanent resident on November...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business
dismissed
L-1A
Publishing
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
dismissed
L-1A
Apparel Sales
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary's counsel, as the beneficiary is not considered an 'affected part...
Standing To Appeal Specificity Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary had been employed by the foreign entity in a primaril...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Financial 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 Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Not Specified
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel formally requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The AAO did not review the merits...
dismissed
L-1A
Bakery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a primari...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1A
Painting Equipment
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 Procedural Failure To State Grounds For Appeal Corporate Status Of Petitioner
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export Consulting
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
Construction And Real Estate
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any errors in the director's decision and did not ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Day-To-Day Duties Organizational Structure
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The director found insufficient evide...
New Office Requirements Financial Investment Ability To Support Executive Position
dismissed
L-1A
Business Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the foreign entity and the U.S. compan...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ownership And Control New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Information Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had one continuous year of employment abroad. The b...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Managerial Capacity Abroad Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Property Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to overcome the director's findings. The director init...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Doing Business (U.S. Entity) Doing Business (Foreign Entity) Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Investments And Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The petitioner did not demonstrate th...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Business Consulting
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 Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
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 Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Shoe Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence demonstrating that the beneficiary would serve in a pr...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Marketing And Communication
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
Home Renovation And Repair
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises for the new office...
Sufficient Physical Premises Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Sufficient Funding
dismissed
L-1A
Herbal Medicine
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
Wholesale Of Textiles
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office at the ...
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Support Of A Managerial/Executive Position
dismissed
L-1A
Coffee Import/Distribution
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 Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Construction
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed for two procedural reasons. First, the appeal was filed 41 days after the director's...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Standing To File Appeal (Affected Party)
dismissed
L-1A
Pet Products
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
Software And Circuit Board Design
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
Manufacturing
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 Requirements Doing Business Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the requirements for a new office petition. The director noted four defi...
Sufficient Physical Premises Qualifying Relationship Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (In Us) New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Oriental Rug Import
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign entit...
Qualifying Relationship Subsidiary Parent Affiliate New Office Requirements Ownership And Control
dismissed
L-1A
Construction/Installation
The director denied the petition to extend L-1A status for a new office, and the appeal was dismissed. The denial was based on the petitione...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For One Year Staffing Of The New Operation
dismissed
L-1A
Investment / Hospitality
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 New Office Extension Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence of the foreign entity's financial ability to capitaliz...
Sufficient Physical Premises Size Of U.S. Investment Financial Ability To Commence Doing Business Support An Executive Or Managerial Position
dismissed
L-1A
Watch Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Dental Instruments
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
Food Manufacturing
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 Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Real Estate
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capa...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Marketing And Media Relations
The director denied the petition after concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primar...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Electronics Import/Sales
The appeal was dismissed as moot. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records showed that the beneficiary had already adjusted...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Investment / Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive or managerial ...
Employment Abroad In Executive/Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements U.S. Position Will Be Executive/Managerial
dismissed
L-1A
Industrial Security Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two key points for an L-1A extension. The petitioner did not prove that ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Wholesale And Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the U.S. new office was properly capitalized by the foreign entity. The...
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Investment And Financial Ability Funding From Foreign Entity
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...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it had secured sufficient physical premises for the new office, as the lease...
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Ability Of The New Office To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the foreign entity was 'doing business' at the time the petition wa...
Qualifying Organizations Doing Business New Office Extension Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Engineering And Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had secured sufficient physical premises to house its new office...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability Of The New Office To Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Business Conglomerate
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive cap...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Software Development
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed by the U.S. entity in a p...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Trading
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Leather And Shoe Products
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 Sufficiently Operational Staffing Levels Financial Status
dismissed
L-1A
Food Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. entity and the beneficiary's ...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Organization Ownership And Control Affiliate/Subsidiary Definition
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 New Office Extension Staffing Doing Business
dismissed
L-1A
Fabric And Garment
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 Qualifying Organization Dissolved Corporate Status
dismissed
L-1A
Business Management
The motion was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements for a motion to reopen or reconsider. The petitioner did not ...
Primarily Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Role) Qualifying Relationship Between Entities Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad)
dismissed
L-1A
Express Carrier 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 New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Gas Station And Retail Store
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 Foreign Entity Doing Business New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Fire Protection
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to file a supporting brief or additional evidence after indicatin...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Functional Manager
dismissed
L-1A
Steel Manufacturing
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 Beneficiary'S Duties Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Construction
The appeal was rejected as untimely because it was filed 41 days after the decision was mailed, exceeding the 33-day limit. The AAO also not...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Timely Filing Of Appeal First-Line Supervisor Day-To-Day Duties
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and the beneficiar...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Subsidiary Ownership And Control New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export Marketing
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 Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Public Relations
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily manageri...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1A
Textiles
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
Electrical Equipment
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
Educational Media
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 New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
dismissed
L-1A
Digital Printing
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
Unknown
The appeal was rejected as it was not filed in a timely manner. The petitioner filed the appeal with the Nebraska Service Center 43 days aft...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Proper Filing Location Treatment Of Untimely Appeal As A Motion
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial or ex...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Qualifying Relationship Ability To Support A Manager/Executive In The U.S.
dismissed
L-1A
Event Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Staff
dismissed
L-1A
Apparel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two key eligibility requirements. The director concluded the petitioner ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1A
Show Dog Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the foreign entity and the U.S. petitioner were still 'qualifying o...
Qualifying Organization Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1A
Dentistry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the foreign entity was a 'qualifying organization.' Specifically, the petiti...
Qualifying Organization Doing Business One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed
L-1A
Computer Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office as requir...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office
dismissed
L-1A
Automotive 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
dismissed
L-1A
Woodworking
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 Qualifying Organization Staffing Levels
dismissed
L-1A
Office Supplies And Computers
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
Hurricane Shutter Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would support an executive or managerial positi...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Qualifying Relationship Staffing New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Metal Coating
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed by the foreign entity in a primarily m...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Retail Bakery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed
L-1A
Educational Materials
The director denied the L-1A new office extension petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Sufficient Physical Premises Staffing Of New Operation
dismissed
L-1A
Marble Import/Distribution
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
Wholesale Distribution
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed role as a logistic and ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Supervision Of Subordinates Management Of An Essential Function
dismissed
L-1A
Travel Agency
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the U.S. in a primarily manage...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Beneficiary'S Duties Abroad Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Investment And Information Technology
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to properly prosecute the appeal. The petitioner did not submit a brief or ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Retail Investment
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 Managerial Position Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Residential 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 Supervision Of Contract Workers
dismissed
L-1A
Equestrian Products
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 Duties Of The Beneficiary Timeliness Of Filing
dismissed
L-1A
Retail 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 Doing Business New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds. The AAO determined that there is no regulatory provision allowing an appeal of an AAO rejecti...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Correct Filing Fee Proper Filing Procedures
dismissed
L-1A
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's counsel requested that the appeal be withdrawn. The decision was not made on the merits of...
dismissed
L-1A
Express Carrier Service
The motion to reopen was granted, but the AAO affirmed its previous decision to dismiss the appeal. The dismissal was based on the petitione...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1A
Gastronomy Consulting
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 New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Manager Within One Year
dismissed
L-1A
Jewelry
The director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive or manag...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1A
Antique Business
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
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
Cellular/Accessory Wholesale
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
Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a convenience store, failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as president would be ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1A
Import/Export
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The beneficiary had already adjusted status to that of a permanent resident through a separate immigrant p...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Mootness
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