Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Distribution And Retail: did not establish the beneficiary had been and would
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been and would continue to be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The director found that the organizational structure and minimal staffing suggested the beneficiary was performing substantial daily operational activities, not just supervising or managing.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
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