Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Import/Export: did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The AAO dismissed the appeal, conducting a de novo review and focusing on the petitioner's failure to meet the specific evidentiary requirements for a 'new office,' particularly the requirement to prove the U.S. operation would support a managerial or executive position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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