Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Agriculture (2004): 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 managerial or executive capacity. The director determined that due to the U.S. company's structure, which lacked subordinate staff, the beneficiary would necessarily have to perform the day-to-day, non-managerial operational tasks required to run the business.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Primarily Managerial Or Executive Duties
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