Dismissed
EB-1C
EB-1C Dismissed — Footwear (2023): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity in the United States. While the AAO withdrew the director's finding on the lack of a qualifying relationship, it concluded the beneficiary's described duties were too vague and general to prove he would primarily direct the organization rather than perform day-to-day operational tasks.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Executive Capacity Definition Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties
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