sustained
EB-1C
sustained EB-1C Case: Spirits Import/Export
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the petitioner successfully demonstrated it had been 'doing business' for the required one-year period prior to filing the petition. The director had initially concluded the petitioner was merely an agent, but on appeal, the petitioner provided sufficient evidence of its marketing, sales, and operational activities, which convinced the AAO to withdraw the director's decision on this issue.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive) Qualifying Proposed Employment In The U.S. (Managerial/Executive)
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