Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Investment And Retail: 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 director and the AAO found that the evidence, particularly regarding the small number of employees and the nature of the business, did not demonstrate that the beneficiary would be relieved from performing the day-to-day operational tasks of the enterprise.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
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