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, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity in...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product/Service Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
remanded
L-1B
Restaurant Equipment
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the director made a procedural error. The director adjudicated the p...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office, as the 2...
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Financial Ability To Remunerate The Beneficiary Financial Ability To Commence Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's knowledge was specialized. The director concluded, an...
Specialized Knowledge Proprietary Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
dismissed
L-1B
Software Consulting
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge that was distinct fr...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The petitioner pro...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently prove that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowled...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of The Company Product
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge Proprietary Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Baking Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal and subsequent motion were dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required spe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Baking Equipment
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence for reopenin...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Corporate Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Design
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office, failed to prove it had met the regulatory requirements. The director found th...
Sufficient Physical Premises Financial Ability To Remunerate Beneficiary New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The d...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Capacity Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Consulting
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner had not demonstrated that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized kno...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The d...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capa...
Specialized Knowledge Proprietary Processes Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Refrigeration
The appeal was summarily dismissed because counsel failed to submit a promised brief or evidence. The appeal did not specifically identify a...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Of Beneficiary Specialized Knowledge Position
dismissed
L-1B
Refrigeration
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Proffered Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Electronic Locking Systems
The director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary's accountant position required specialized knowledg...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Accounting
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conc...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1B
Jewelry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension Qualifying Organization Beneficiary'S Duties Beneficiary'S Prior Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Property Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the foreign entity was actively 'doing business.' The petitioner su...
Doing Business Qualifying Organization Managerial Or Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge Capacity Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
Property Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the foreign entity was actively 'doing business' as required. Key e...
Doing Business Abroad Qualifying Employment (Specialized Knowledge) Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
Household Goods Moving And Logistics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed role required specialized knowledge as...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Household Goods Transportation
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
Import/Export
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
L-1B
Import/Export
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements for an appeal by not specifically ident...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
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 or th...
Specialized Knowledge Knowledge Of Company'S Products/Services Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes/Procedures Knowledge Gained Only Through Prior Experience With Employer Knowledge Not Easily Transferable
dismissed
L-1B
Logistics And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director deter...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Logistics And Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director deter...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Difficulty Of Transferring Knowledge To Another Individual
dismissed
L-1B
Leather Goods
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's position required specialized knowledge. The director...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity New Office Extension Qualifying Organizations Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the legally defined 'specialized knowledg...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Software
The director denied the petition for failure to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the proposed U.S. pos...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Position Abroad Qualifying Position In The U.S.
dismissed
L-1B
Process Automation Systems
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
Process Automation Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge 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
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Systems
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the beneficiary was already the subject of a separate, approved L-1A nonimmigrant petit...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to submit a promised brief or any new evidence. The counsel's app...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Systems
The appeal was dismissed as moot, not on its merits. The AAO noted that the beneficiary had already been approved for an L-1A visa in a sepa...
Specialized Knowledge Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Business
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the position required the services of an individual with specialize...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to establish a qualifying corporate relati...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Ownership And Control Subsidiary/Affiliate Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been employed abroad in a position requiring sp...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Business
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position required an individual with specialize...
Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurants
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef involved specialized knowledg...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The director denied the petition because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef required specialize...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Automotive Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient corroborating evidence to establish a qualifying corporate rela...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to establish three key points: that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a specialized knowle...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Computer Storage Systems
The appeal was remanded because the Director evaluated the petition under the incorrect standard for an L-1A manager or executive. The petit...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it was a qualifying organization covered under its claimed blanket L petitio...
Qualifying Foreign Employment Duration Blanket L Petition Requirements Documentation For Qualifying Organization Under A Blanket Petition Burden Of Proof
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition because the beneficiary did not meet the one-year foreign employment requirement for an individual L-1 peti...
Qualifying Foreign Employment Blanket L Petition Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
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
International Trade
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error Of Law Or Fact
dismissed
L-1B
Food Retail
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Specialized Knowledge One-Year Prior Employment
dismissed
L-1B
International Trade
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous co...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To State Grounds For Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify a specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact in ...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity One-Year Foreign Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Textile Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or would be employe...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify an erroneous conclusion of law or statem...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or state...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Solar Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge for t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Solar Energy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge. The ...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product And Its Application In International Markets Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Of The Company
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
remanded
L-1B
Computer Storage Systems
The appeal was remanded because the director adjudicated the petition using the wrong legal standard. The petitioner had filed to change the...
Specialized Knowledge Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Textile Manufacturing
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
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by the r...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Position Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of The Company Product
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a software engineer, possessed the required 'speci...
Specialized Knowledge Prior Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Manufacturing
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Failure To State Basis For Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any documentary evidence to prove the beneficiary's knowledge wa...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Between Entities Failure To Identify Error On Appeal Submission Of Documentary Evidence
dismissed
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide any documentary evidence to support the claim that the beneficia...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Science
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Proprietary Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Company Processes Training
dismissed
L-1B
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because it was filed one day after the 33-day deadline had passed. The director declined to treat the untimely appea...
Timeliness Of Appeal Treating An Untimely Appeal As A Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider Procedure For Filing An Amended Petition
dismissed
L-1B
Food Manufacturing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Enterprise Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director, and su...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Enterprise Software
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 Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The director revoked the initial approval, finding that it constituted a gross error because the beneficiary, an airline pilot, did not poss...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a co-pilot, possessed the requisite specialized kn...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error Alternative Visa Classification
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline pilot, possessed the required 'speciali...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error Alternative Visa Classification
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the initial approval was determined to be a gross error. The director found that the petitioner failed to e...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error In Prior Approval Alternative Visa Classification (Crewmember)
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The initial approval was revoked due to gross error, and the AAO dismissed the appeal. The director determined that the beneficiary, an airl...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The initial approval was revoked due to gross error, as the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline pilot, possessed...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Gross Error In Prior Approval
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO upheld the director's decision to revoke the petition's approval. The director found that the initi...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed the requisite specia...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error Alternative Visa Classification (D Visa)
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed the required 'specia...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Prior Employment Gross Error
dismissed
L-1B
Business
The appeal was rejected primarily on procedural grounds, as regulations state there is no appeal from the denial of an application for an ex...
Maximum Period Of Stay Change In Capacity Of Employment (L-1B To L-1A) Timely Filing Of Extension Filing Of Amended Petition Right To Appeal A Denial Of Extension Of Stay
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the director correctly revoked the initial approval due to gross error. The director determined that the be...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The initial approval was revoked upon a finding of gross error, as the director determined the beneficiary, a co-pilot, did not possess spec...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed the requisite 'speci...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline captain, possessed the requisite 'speci...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Employment Abroad Gross Error
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, an airline pilot, possessed the requisite speciali...
Specialized Knowledge Gross Error In Initial Approval Alternative Visa Classification
remanded
L-1B
Packaging Machinery
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary had not been employed in a specialized knowledge capacity for the required one ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship
remanded
L-1B
Litigation Support Services
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary has specialized knowledge or would be e...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Qualifying Organization
dismissed
L-1B
Import/Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a capacity involving specializ...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements
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