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
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesse...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
sustained
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was merely a trainee and that the petitioner's assertions were unsupported. The...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Online Lottery Systems
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
Software Engineering
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
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or wo...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director found...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Revocation Due To Gross Error One Year Of Prior Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a churrasqueiro (gaucho chef), possessed the 'spec...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Electronics Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director found, and the...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Fashion Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Technical Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge. Furt...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job Shop Provisions) Placement At Unaffiliated Worksite
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...
Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge Statutory Definition Of Specialized Knowledge Regulatory Definition Of Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Dance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by immig...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge and that the intended U.S. em...
Specialized Knowledge Proprietary Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Jewelry And Handicrafts Import
The director denied the L-1B extension petition, determining that the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary had been employed ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity U.S. Employment Requiring Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO noted that the petitioner had another approved L-1B petition for the same beneficiary, which was v...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's denial of the petition. The director concluded that the beneficiary's placement at the wo...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Job Shop Control And Supervision Placement At Unaffiliated Worksite
dismissed
L-1B
Market Research
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position offered to the beneficiary requires an individual with...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Pharmaceuticals
The appeal was rejected because it was untimely filed. The appeal was received 34 days after the decision was issued, exceeding the 33-day d...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
L-1B
Insurance Claims
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the position offered requires an employee with spe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Heavy Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Duties Of The Proposed Position
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity involving special...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge Proprietary Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Solutions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses or would be employed in a capacity requir...
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 Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a chef involved specialized knowledge. Th...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity Definition Of Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding under the L-1 Visa Reform Act. The director determ...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, concluding that the beneficiary's placement at an unaffiliated third-party worksite constituted an i...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The AAO affirmed the director's denial because the arrangement was deemed an impermissible 'labor for hire' or 'job shop' scenario under the...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Third-Party Worksite Placement Control And Supervision Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology Consulting
The director's denial was affirmed, and the appeal was effectively dismissed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to overcome the provi...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Labor For Hire Prohibition Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director's denial was affirmed because the arrangement was deemed an impermissible 'job shop' placement under the L-1 Visa Reform Act of...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the director's denial. The director found the petition to be an impermissible 'labor for h...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a meat cutter ('churrasqueiro') involved ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a position involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the director's denial was affirmed. The director found that the beneficiary, who would be stationed primari...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Job Shop) Principal Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses or would be employed in a capacity involv...
Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Duties Employment Abroad For One Year
dismissed
L-1B
Furniture Business
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the beneficiary had already adjusted their status to that of a permanent resident, rendering the no...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Horse Training
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment, both abroad and in the proposed U.S. ...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity (U.S. Position) Specialized Knowledge Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary has been or will be employed in a capacity involvin...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements Qualifying Organization One Year Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition for failure to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad or would be employed in the U.S. in a spe...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity (Abroad) Specialized Knowledge Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the director's denial was affirmed. The director found that the beneficiary would be stationed primarily at...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Of 2004 Control And Supervision By Petitioner Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying parent-subsidiary relationship between the U.S. petitioner ...
Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control Specialized Knowledge Employment Requiring Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Diamond Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a 'purchaser/evaluator buyer' involved sp...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Travel
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements Qualifying Prior Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the offered position of senior software engineer required an employee with sp...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition for failure to establish two key points: that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that a qu...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
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 One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Broadcasting
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary had reached the five-year maximum period of stay allowed for an L-1B specialized knowledge ...
Maximum Period Of Stay Recapture Of Time Spent Abroad Amending Petition On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the intende...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Employment Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or ...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Publishing Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Offshore Drilling
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that the propos...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Language Instruction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the director's denial. The director found the arrangement constituted an impermissible 'labor for hire' ...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job-Shop Provisions) Placement At Unaffiliated Worksite Control And Supervision
remanded
L-1B
Software Engineering
The director's initial approval was withdrawn upon review because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility under the L-1 Visa Reform A...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Anti-Job Shop Provisions) Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology Consulting
The director's denial was affirmed because the beneficiary was to be stationed at a third-party worksite, which was deemed an impermissible ...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Control And Supervision At Third-Party Worksite Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The director denied the petition for failing to establis...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The AAO affirmed the director's denial, finding that the petition was an impermissible arrangement to provide labor for hire, violating the ...
Specialized Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act (Job Shop) Control And Supervision By Petitioner Labor For Hire Arrangement
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the petitioner was 'doing business' and that the beneficiary would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Doing Business Qualifying Organization Third-Party Worksite Provisions
sustained
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of its proprietary product ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Lighting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the petition represented an impermissible lab...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision (Offsite Placement) Labor For Hire (Offsite Placement)
dismissed
L-1B
Catering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director found...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Cigar Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Electronic Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge or tha...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Floral Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad or would be employed i...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Electronics Design
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by a representative who was not a licensed attorney or an accredited representative ...
Specialized Knowledge Control And Supervision Labor For Hire Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge Anti-Job Shop Provisions
dismissed
L-1B
Management Services
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Wholesale
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because it was filed one day late, 34 days after the decision was served by mail, exceeding the 33-day deadline. Th...
Timeliness Of Appeal Specialized Knowledge Labor For Hire Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Role
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity involving special...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Religious Ministry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the intende...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge Doing Business Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a capacit...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product And Its Application
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Technology Services
The director initially revoked the petition approval, finding insufficient evidence of a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner...
Qualifying Relationship Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
L-1B
It Services
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a brief or evidence supporting the appeal. Counsel did ...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Consulting
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the beneficiary was also the subject of a separate, approved L-1B petition filed by the...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product/Service And Its Application In International Markets Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
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