dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Import/Export
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 concluded that the beneficiary's duties were not sufficiently high-level, and the AAO agreed with this assessment, upholding the denial of the L-1A extension petition.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
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