Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Import/Retail (2001): 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 did not provide a detailed description of duties, an organizational chart, or a hiring plan to show how the new U.S. office would support a qualifying position within one year, as required by regulation.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) New Office Requirements
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