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 appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The director concl...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's role involved 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 possessed specialized knowledge. The director con...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Aviation
The director's denial was affirmed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge and that ...
Possesses Specialized Knowledge Position Requires 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
Hospitality
The director initially denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge o...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a capacity requiring speci...
Specialized Knowledge Of Foreign Position Specialized Knowledge Of U.S. Position
dismissed
L-1B
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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 Continuous Employment Abroad
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 processes a...
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
Educational Toys
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The d...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Application In International Markets
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef requires specialized know...
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 Qualifying Employment Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position as a Head Chef requires specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Business Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director conclud...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Lighting Products
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge that was special ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The D...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Sports Construction
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship
sustained
L-1B
Semiconductor Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided additional evidence demonstrating the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Healthcare It
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed 'specialized knowledge' distinct from what is comm...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Financial Ability New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The AAO found that...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge'. The...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
sustained
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated on appeal that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of ...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Offsite Placement Requirements
sustained
L-1B
Cloud Security Architecture
The appeal was sustained because the AAO disagreed with the Director's finding. The AAO concluded that the record demonstrated the Beneficia...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
remanded
L-1B
Software Development
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully established that the beneficiary possesses the ...
Specialized Knowledge New Office Requirements Labor For Hire
sustained
L-1B
Financial Software
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. The AAO ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Advanced Level Of Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Astronomy
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director and t...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Software Development
The Director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's specialized knowledge. The appeal was sustain...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity L-1 Visa Reform Act (Labor For Hire)
dismissed
L-1B
Real Estate
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the original petition was denied and appealed, the petitioner filed a new petition on the beneficiar...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Juice Bar
The AAO issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) for missing documents, but the petitioner failed to respond within the required timeframe. The a...
Failure To Respond To Rfe Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Juice Bar
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) from the AAO. The petitioner was asked to ...
Failure To Respond To Rfe Abandonment
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge Foreign Employer Doing Business One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Off-Site Employment Compliance
dismissed
L-1B
Helicopter Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary, a helicopter pilot, possessed the required special...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
It Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialize...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Prior Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary, a chef, possesses the required 'specialized knowle...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The United States In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required 'specialized knowledge'. The...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Qualifying Relationship Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Projection Technology
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Prior Employment In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Solutions
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Technology Services
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The D...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
dismissed
L-1B
Electronics Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Hydraulics
The AAO found that the Director incorrectly denied the motion to reconsider. The Director did not properly assess the previously submitted e...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied because the petitioner failed to address one of the key grounds for the original dismissal of...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Specialized Knowledge Off-Site Employment / L-1 Visa Reform Act Compliance
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a position that required spe...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity L-1 Visa Reform Act Compliance
sustained
L-1B
Business
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established by a preponderance of the evidence that the beneficiary possesses advanced knowl...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Employment In The U.S.
sustained
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was sustained because the Petitioner established that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. Despite many employees hav...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petition...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialize...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
sustained
L-1B
Data Security Software
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted additional evidence demonstrating the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge....
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Heavy Equipment
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures
sustained
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge through exten...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Mobile Security Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided detailed, consistent, and credible evidence of the beneficiary's 14 years of progre...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge gained throug...
Specialized Knowledge Of The Company Product Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
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 Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Cybersecurity
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly denied the Petitioner's motion to reconsider. The AAO found that the Director made a...
Specialized Knowledge Prior Employment Abroad U.S. Employment Requires Specialized Knowledge Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The appeal was dismissed because it challenged the denial of a motion to reopen and reconsider, not the merits of the original petition. The...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Qualifying Capacity Abroad Specialized Knowledge Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards
sustained
L-1B
Welding Equipment
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of the compan...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Lumber Trade
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish a qualifying relationship with the benefi...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment Abroad Physical Premises For New Office
sustained
L-1B
Data Analytics
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted sufficient credible evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses an adva...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Level Of Knowledge L-1 Visa Reform Act Of 2004 Labor For Hire
dismissed
L-1B
Management Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The r...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Employment Abroad Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
dismissed
L-1B
Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director concl...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Company Product And Its Application Advanced Level Of Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed
L-1B
International Personnel Exchange
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge.' The...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Qualifying Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Software Engineering
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge beyond that o...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In The Us In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
sustained
L-1B
Telecommunications Technology
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge of its propri...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Off-Site Placement
dismissed
L-1B
Photo Imaging Products
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The pet...
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Abroad Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Petroleum Engineering
The Director denied the petition because the evidence of record did not establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge as re...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Finance
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the 'specialized knowledge' required for ...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Sports Construction
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 Affiliate Subsidiary
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or t...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized knowledge'. The...
Specialized Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment At An Unaffiliated Employer'S Worksite
sustained
L-1B
Agricultural Science
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary possessed specialized knowled...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Engineering
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and the foreign em...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Food Retail
The Director initially denied the petition on two grounds, but the AAO withdrew the finding regarding the one-year employment requirement. H...
1 Year Continuous Employment Abroad Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Operations
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner failed to respond to a notice from the AAO. The notice requested confirmation on whe...
Mootness Failure To Respond To Notice
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner did not respond to an AAO notice. The AAO had requested the petitioner to inform the...
Specialized Knowledge Mootness
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Operations
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the Petitioner failed to respond to a notice from the AAO. The AAO had requested the Petitioner to ...
Mootness Failure To Respond
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant Industry
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner failed to respond to an AAO notice. The AAO had requested the petitioner to state wh...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The AAO sent a notice to the Petitioner asking if they wished to pursue the appeal and provided 33 days for a response. The Petitioner faile...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Restaurant
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO sent the petitioner a notice asking if it wished to continue pursuing the appeal, but the petition...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Accounting
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Culinary Arts
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner failed to respond to an AAO notice. The AAO had requested the petitioner to state wh...
Specialized Knowledge Mootness
dismissed
L-1B
Hairstyling
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the evidence failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or w...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Consulting
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The Director also fo...
Specialized Knowledge Labor For Hire
sustained
L-1B
Mobile Application Development
The appeal was sustained because upon de novo review, the AAO found that the petitioner provided sufficient additional evidence on appeal. T...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Employment In The United States
sustained
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses advanced, specialized knowledge of the company's...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Software Development
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge or would be emplo...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed
L-1B
Pressure Control Equipment Manufacturing
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the beneficiary had already been approved for an L-1B visa under the Petitioner's Blanket L petitio...
Specialized Knowledge Mootness
sustained
L-1B
Technology Consulting
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge....
Specialized Knowledge
remanded
L-1B
Software Services
The appeal was remanded because although the AAO found the petitioner had successfully demonstrated the beneficiary possesses the required s...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Relationship
dismissed
L-1B
Mortgage Banking
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The e...
Qualifying Relationship Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Precision Agriculture
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The beneficiary was subsequently issued a blanket L-1 nonimmigrant visa for employment with the petitioner...
Mootness Blanket L-1 Visa
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses the required 'specialized kno...
Specialized Knowledge
sustained
L-1B
Information Technology
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge. Upon de novo revie...
Specialized Knowledge
dismissed
L-1B
Information Technology
The motion to reopen was denied. The AAO had previously summarily dismissed the appeal because the petitioner failed to identify a specific ...
Specialized Knowledge Motion To Reopen Requirements
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