Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Hotel Business (2005): 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 or executive capacity. The petitioner's argument on appeal to be considered a 'new office' was rejected because evidence showed the U.S. company had been doing business for more than one year prior to filing.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Doing Business Qualifying Organization
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