dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Chemical Distribution
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. Evidence showed the beneficiary was the sole employee of the U.S. entity, indicating they were likely performing the day-to-day operational tasks of the business rather than primarily managing it.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels Doing Business
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