Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Graphic Design (2017): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacity. The description of the U.S. duties was vague, did not demonstrate that the beneficiary would primarily manage a function rather than perform it, and relied on managing employees who had not yet been hired.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Function Manager Staffing Levels
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