dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Architectural Services
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, seeking a 'new office' extension, failed to demonstrate it had developed sufficient staffing after one year. Without any other employees, the petitioner could not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity, as the beneficiary would presumably be performing the day-to-day operational tasks of the business.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Staffing For A New Office
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