dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Construction
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in a managerial or executive capacity, or that the proposed U.S. position would be primarily managerial or executive. The AAO agreed with the director's finding, focusing on whether the new U.S. office could support such a position within one year of approval.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) New Office Requirements
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