Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Coffee Distribution (2024): did not establish the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. new office would support a managerial or executive position within one year. The Director concluded that the beneficiary's proposed role, supervising three sales representatives and a secretary, would be that of a first-line supervisor of non-professional employees, and the job duties included operational tasks rather than being primarily managerial.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity U.S. Employment In A Qualifying Capacity Staffing Levels And Organizational Structure
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