Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — International Trade (2019): 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 or executive capacity. The petitioner's claim that the beneficiary served as a 'function manager' was not substantiated, as the record indicated her duties were primarily supervisory of non-professional staff and involved performing operational tasks, rather than managing an essential organizational function at a senior level.
Criteria Discussed
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Function Manager
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