Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Import/Export: 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, seeking an extension for a 'new office' petition, did not sufficiently demonstrate that the beneficiary's role as Manager of North American Sales consisted mainly of qualifying managerial duties rather than performing the day-to-day operational tasks of the business.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
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