Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Automobile Wholesale: 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, which is a core requirement for the L-1A visa classification. The director found, and the AAO concurred, that the beneficiary's described duties included significant non-qualifying, operational tasks, indicating the position was not primarily managerial or executive in nature.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
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