Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Food Service (2018): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the U.S. in a managerial or executive capacity. The petitioner did not adequately document its business operations and submitted inconsistent evidence, such as tax returns that contradicted wage reports, failing to prove it actually operated the claimed restaurant.
Criteria Discussed
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Documentation Of U.S. Business Operations
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