dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Life Sciences
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacity. The provided job description was deemed too broad, vague, and repetitive, merely paraphrasing the statutory definition without detailing specific day-to-day tasks. This lack of specificity failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be relieved from performing non-qualifying operational duties.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels New Office Extension
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