Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Import/Export (2017): did not establish the beneficiary was employed abroad in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial capacity for the required period. The Director initially concluded that the evidence did not prove the beneficiary's foreign role was primarily managerial, and this decision was upheld upon de novo review.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity (Foreign Employment) Temporary Nature Of Employment New Office Requirements
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