Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Lighting Products (2017): did not establish the beneficiary was employed in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial or executive capacity abroad. The Director determined that the beneficiary's described duties involved performing operational marketing tasks rather than primarily managing a function or personnel. Additionally, the petitioner did not prove it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office or that the new office could support a managerial position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises
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