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)
723 total decisions
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dismissed
L-1B
Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Proposed Employment Is In A Capacity Involving Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position required the services of an individual with sp...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Women'S Apparel Retail
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director initially denied the petition based on a misreading of the petitioner's operating agreement regarding ownership. Although the A...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Subsidiary Parent Ownership And Control
dismissed
L-1B
Graphic Design
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a permanent resident as of...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Beverage Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be primarily employed in a specialized know...
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Whether Knowledge Is Advanced Or Uncommon Training And Job Duties
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the beneficiary had already been granted L-1B status through a different employer, rend...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Education
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Diamonds/Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Nature Of U.S. Position
dismissed
L-1B
Gas To Liquids Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Specialized Knowledge Nature Of The Position
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a 'gaucho chef,' possessed specialized knowledge a...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Flooring Installation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Exercise And Health
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge o...
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Processing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a supporting brief or evidence after being granted two extensions...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity (Foreign) Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity (U.S.)
remanded
L-1B
Transcription Services
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded for further consideration and a new decision. The director initially denied ...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Capacity Vs. Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Nuclear Power Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position of nuclear technician requires specialized knowledge o...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Maritime Transportation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that he has been...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
International Procurement
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 Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship Between Entities Specialized Knowledge Nature Of The Proposed Role
dismissed
L-1B
Hazardous Materials Response
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the position of hazardous materials response commander ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Watch And Jewelry Repair
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner. The appeal was submitted 35 days after the decision was served, which i...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Bakery
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a bakery/confectionary specialist involve...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity (In Us) Specialized Knowledge Capacity (Abroad)
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Solutions
The director denied the petition after determining that the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary possessed the requisite spec...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Proposed Employment Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Water Treatment Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary had already reached the statutory five-year limit for L-1B status. The petitioner sought to...
Five-Year Limit On Stay Recapture Of Time Spent Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the prospective U.S. ...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Deference To Prior Approvals
dismissed
L-1B
Textiles
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge and that th...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Specialized Knowledge Of Beneficiary Specialized Knowledge Required For The Position
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Electronic Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The director initially denied the petition for failing t...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
sustained
L-1B
Automation Systems
The director initially denied the petition, finding the beneficiary's duties to be general human resources functions. The petitioner success...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Electrical Distribution And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
remanded
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was remanded because the director's denial was based on numerous and significant factual errors, indicating the facts of the case...
Specialized Knowledge L-1B Off-Site Placement (Labor For Hire) Control And Supervision Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a systems software engineer required spec...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Detailed Description Of Services
dismissed
L-1B
Travel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes/Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The director denied the petition for two reasons: failure to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that the pro...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-'Job Shop' Provisions) Control And Supervision By Unaffiliated Employer Placement As Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Executive Recruitment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two key requirements for the L-1B visa extension. The director found the...
Doing Business Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1B
Travel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge specific to the pet...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act / Anti-'Job Shop' Provisions
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Architectural Stone
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying U.S. Position
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledg...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Software Solutions
The director denied the petition, finding that discrepancies in the company's stock issuance records meant the petitioner failed to establis...
Qualifying Relationship Subsidiary Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Animal Breeding
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge for the position of...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director deter...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor 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-1B
Travel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a safari specialist required speciali...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension Requirements Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had completed the required one continuous year of f...
One Continuous Year Of Full-Time Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. Addit...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job Shop Provisions) Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary, who does not have legal standing to appeal a visa petition. The ...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Standing To Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Travel Agency
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
Machine Sales
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Arts And Antiques
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it would be 'doing business,' defined as the regular, systematic, a...
Doing Business Control By U.S. Employer New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Financial Ability To Remunerate
dismissed
L-1B
It Consulting
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed on two grounds. First, the arrangement was deemed an impermissible 'labor for hire' under the L-1 Visa Reform Act, ...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision Labor For Hire (Job Shop)
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. The ...
Specialized Knowledge Anti-'Job Shop' Provision (L-1 Visa Reform Act) Control And Supervision By Unaffiliated Employer Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Wrought Iron Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge' for ...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Temporary Nature Of Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Programming
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Research & Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by regul...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
It And Finance
The director denied the petition because the beneficiary had less than one year of employment with the foreign employer. The petitioner appe...
One Continuous Year Of Full-Time Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a cook, possessed the required specialized knowled...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that they had not established that the beneficiary...
Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Travel Services
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
Technology Consulting
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge, findin...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. The ...
Specialized Knowledge Off-Site Placement (L-1 Visa Reform Act)
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the positio...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Healthcare Software
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. The ...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge that is specific to...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge specific to the pet...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Digital Film Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the U.S. po...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Business
The appeal was remanded because the director adjudicated the petition under the wrong visa classification. The petitioner explicitly filed f...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Vegetable Seed Development
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or woul...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Equestrian
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required s...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Unknown
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. After this petition was denied, a subsequent L-1B petition and later an L-1A petiti...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Nutritional Products
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Prior Employment
remanded
L-1B
Seafood Processing
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary had one continuous year of employment abroad within the three...
One Continuous Year Of Full-Time Employment Abroad Employment With A Qualifying Organization Employment Within Three Years Preceding Petition Filing
remanded
L-1B
Accounting
The director denied the petition because the beneficiary had not worked abroad for a qualifying organization in the three years immediately ...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Within The Three Years Preceding Admission/Filing
dismissed
L-1B
Seafood Processing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as legally defined....
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Airline Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as required. The di...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Seafood Import And Distribution
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director concl...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Employment Abroad New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Plastics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Employment Abroad New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Fashion Trend Research
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner appealed the director's denial of a motion to reopen but failed to ...
Specialized Knowledge Doing Business Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by regul...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defi...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Animation And Film Production
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge'. The...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Digital Cinema Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Tax Software
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
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