Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Business Management (2008): did not establish two grounds for eligibility
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish two grounds for eligibility. The petitioner did not prove that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive or managerial capacity, and they failed to establish that the new U.S. office would support a managerial or executive position within one year of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.)
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