Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Information Technology (2018): the Director denied the petition, concluding that the
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the record did not establish the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity, primarily due to a lack of staffing that would require the Beneficiary to perform operational tasks. On appeal, the Petitioner claimed to have hired staff and contractors, but the AAO found the evidence insufficient and dismissed the appeal, agreeing that the Petitioner failed to demonstrate the Beneficiary would primarily perform qualifying managerial duties.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels New Office Requirements Managerial Vs. Operational Duties
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