Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Import/Distribution (2009): 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 director found the evidence insufficient, and the petitioner argued on appeal that the beneficiary qualifies as a 'functional manager' by outsourcing the day-to-day operational tasks. The AAO upheld the director's decision.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Functional Manager
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