Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Management Consulting (2017): the appeal was dismissed, and the subsequent motion to
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed, and the subsequent motion to reopen was denied, primarily due to a finding of willful misrepresentation of material facts concerning the beneficiary's required one year of employment with the foreign entity. The petitioner's attempt to blame a travel agent for contradictory information on the beneficiary's prior visa application was not found credible. The decision also affirmed the finding that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacity in the United States.
Criteria Discussed
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Facts Qualifying Organization Doing Business Abroad
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