Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Gemstone Trading: the director denied the petition because the petitioner
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity within one year of the new office's creation. The AAO dismissed the appeal, agreeing that the evidence was insufficient to prove the proposed role qualified as managerial or executive under the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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