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
Retail Merchandise
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Publishing
The appeal was summarily dismissed primarily on procedural grounds because the petitioner failed to submit a timely brief or evidence to ide...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Newspaper Publishing
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner's counsel failed to timely submit a brief and/or additional evidence to identify a...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Business
The appeal was rejected because regulations state there is no appeal from the denial of an application for extension of stay. The AAO also n...
Maximum Period Of Stay Timely Filing Of Extension Change Of Capacity From Specialized Knowledge To Managerial Right To Appeal An Extension Denial
remanded
L-1B
Litigation Support Services
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the proposed position...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed
L-1B
Retail Merchandise
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship
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 Specialized Knowledge Capacity
remanded
L-1B
Packaging Machinery
The director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the director may have misinterpreted the beneficiary's employment hi...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity One Year Of Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Medical Diagnostics
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the prospec...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Position Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed
L-1B
Medical Diagnostics
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Beneficiary Specialized Knowledge Required For The Position
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...
Specialized Knowledge Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Surgical/Dental Instruments
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Extension
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel indicated they would submit a brief and/or additional evi...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner's counsel indicated they would submit a brief and/or additional evi...
Specialized Knowledge Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove its U.S. entity was a 'qualifying organization' as required. The evidence su...
Qualifying Organization Doing Business
dismissed
L-1B
Laser Survey Equipment
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position required an employee with speciali...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Export
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization New Office Requirements One Year Of Prior Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition for two primary reasons: the petitioner failed to establish that the position required an employee with spe...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Carpet Business
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
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's initial findings. The director concluded that the petition...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Software / Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's knowledge was specialized as defined by immigration l...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The petitioner arg...
Specialized Knowledge
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 Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position of senior programmer required...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the position required an employee with specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to sufficiently establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the offered position requires an employee with speciali...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Books And Art Retail
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact i...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Diamond Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Position Requiring Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the director determined that the beneficiary was not employed by the foreign entity in a specialized knowle...
One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Definition Of Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Dental Software
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a position requiring specializ...
Specialized Knowledge
sustained
L-1B
Digital Entertainment Software
The director's denial was overturned because the petitioner provided substantial evidence that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowled...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Gemstones
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capaci...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Duties
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Science
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
Talent Agency
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. Additio...
Qualifying Relationship Temporary Intent Doing Business Abroad New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Talent Agency
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary's stay would be temporary, a heightened requirement for owne...
Qualifying Relationship Temporary Intent New Office Requirements Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Diamond Wholesale
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as defined by the s...
Specialized Knowledge Proposed U.S. Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Dental Software
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 Consulting
The appeal was dismissed. Although the AAO withdrew the director's finding that the beneficiary lacked the required one year of foreign empl...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Blanket Petition Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Consulting
The director initially denied the petition for two reasons: failure to meet the one-year foreign employment requirement and failure to demon...
One Continuous Year Of Employment Abroad Specialized Knowledge Blanket Petition Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
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
Software Development
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
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE), which is grounds for denial. Notwithstand...
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 Qualifying Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed
L-1B
Software Applications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the requisite specialized knowledge or th...
Specialized Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Religion
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by the l...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Import/Export Of Housewares
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
dismissed
L-1B
Unknown
The appeal was rejected because regulations, specifically 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(c)(5), state that there is no appeal from the denial of an applic...
Right To Appeal Form I-539 Denial
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Industrial Transportation Management
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 Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Religious Ministry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge' or t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Agricultural Equipment
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 demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director con...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capa...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed knowledge th...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, concluding that the beneficiary was not employed in a position involving specialized knowledge. The petiti...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesse...
Specialized Knowledge Prior Employment Abroad Advanced Level Of Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product/Service
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The director fou...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's role involves specialized knowledge. The director fou...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, concluding that the beneficiary's position did not involve specialized knowledge. The petitioner failed to...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge of the company's internal software de...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary is employed in a position involving specialized kno...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director con...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition for failing to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capacity, as t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Agricultural Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as an operations manager and mechanic requir...
Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a specialized knowledge capa...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge as an applications s...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary's role required specialized knowledge. The director conclude...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's knowledge was specialized. The director found t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that th...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Duties In The United States
dismissed
L-1B
Telecommunications
The director initially denied the petition for failure to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and that the propos...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Duties Of Proposed U.S. Position
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary is employed in a position involving specialized k...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Knowledge Not Generally Found In The Industry Knowledge Gained Only Through Prior Experience With Employer Knowledge That Cannot Be Easily Transferred
remanded
L-1B
Restaurant
The director initially denied the petition, finding that a qualifying affiliate relationship did not exist because the sole owner of the U.S...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Status Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The petitioner did not adequately establish a qu...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
High-Speed Imaging
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
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a head baker of ethnic specialties me...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Organization One Year Of Foreign Employment New Office Requirements
remanded
L-1B
Restaurant
The director's decision was withdrawn because the AAO determined that the petitioner did establish a qualifying affiliate relationship, as t...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Specialized Knowledge New Office
dismissed
L-1B
High-Speed Imaging Systems
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge and would be employ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Transportation Management
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge or that the propose...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Induction Heating Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's initial findings. The director had determined that the pet...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Induction Heating Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the two key requirements for this visa category. The director determined...
Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Service
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by regul...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The petitioner did not provide sufficient eviden...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
Software Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as defined by law. ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Hospitality
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a chef, possessed the required specialized knowled...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Restaurant Business
The director initially denied the petition, believing it was for an L-1A manager, for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be emp...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Services
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge, that the beneficiary was emp...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity U.S. Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Educational Toys
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the 'specialized knowledge' required for ...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Restaurant Business
The director initially denied the petition, believing it was for an L-1A manager, for failure to establish the beneficiary would be employed...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Consulting
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Specialized Knowledge Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
Computer Consulting
The director denied the petition for failure to establish that sufficient premises had been secured for the new office and that the benefici...
Specialized Knowledge Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed
L-1B
Plastics Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it was a 'qualifying organization' as required. The director and the AAO fou...
Qualifying Organization Doing Business Sufficient Physical Premises Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Jewelry Design
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or that the position requires...
Specialized Knowledge One-Year Prior Employment Failure To Identify Specific Error On Appeal
dismissed
L-1B
Bookbinding
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
Bookbinding
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
Airline Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a flight attendant, possesses specialized knowledg...
Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity requiring speci...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as required for t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity requiring special...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Position
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