L-1A Dismissed — Brand Development (2025): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capacity in the United States. The Director initially denied the petition for this reason, and the AAO agreed, finding that the provided job description and supporting evidence created substantial uncertainty as to whether the beneficiary would primarily perform high-level managerial duties rather than day-to-day operational tasks.

Criteria Discussed

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