dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Cotton Trading
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. The director, and subsequently the AAO, found that the petitioner's small staff and the nature of the described duties indicated the beneficiary would be performing day-to-day operational tasks rather than primarily managing the organization, a function, or other professional staff.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels
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