Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Food Service (2017): the petitioner, a new ice cream shop, did not establish
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new ice cream shop, did not establish that the new office would be able to support a managerial or executive position within one year. The evidence, including the business and hiring plans, indicated the Beneficiary would primarily be a first-line supervisor of non-professional employees (cashier, customer service), which is insufficient to meet the definition of managerial capacity.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year Staffing Levels First-Line Supervisor
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