dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Gas Station
Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The AAO dismissed the appeal, affirming that the beneficiary's described duties, within the context of a small gas station with few employees, were not primarily managerial or executive in nature.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
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