dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Gas Stations
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's grounds for denial. The director found the petitioner failed to establish: (1) a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign companies; (2) that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a managerial or executive capacity; and (3) that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive role in the U.S. within one year.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements
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