Sustained
EB-1C
EB-1C Sustained โ Technology And Manufacturing (2021): the Director initially denied the petition for failing to
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial capacity abroad. On appeal, the petitioner provided additional evidence, including organizational charts, detailed duty descriptions, and internal communications, which successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary managed a sales subdivision, supervised professional staff, held hiring and firing authority, and exercised discretion over operations. The AAO found this evidence sufficient to overcome the Director's grounds for denial.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Abroad Supervision Of Professional Employees Hiring And Firing Authority Discretion Over Day-To-Day Operations
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