Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Food Import/Export (2007): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
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, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's described duties involved performing day-to-day operational tasks rather than primarily managing the organization or other professional staff, which is a requirement for the L-1A classification.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
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