dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Export/Trade
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 found that the beneficiary's described duties related more to day-to-day operations and direct service provision rather than the high-level oversight characteristic of a manager or executive.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
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