Sustained
EB-1C
EB-1C Sustained โ Freight Forwarding (2013): the petitioner provided sufficient documentation to
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient documentation to establish a qualifying affiliate relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities based on common majority ownership. The AAO also determined that the director failed to give proper weight to the complex organizational hierarchy and support staff, which allowed the beneficiary to function primarily in a managerial capacity both abroad and in the proposed U.S. role.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
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