dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Manufacturing
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 determined, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not show the beneficiary's duties were primarily qualifying, especially as the beneficiary was the sole employee of the U.S. company, suggesting a focus on operational tasks rather than high-level management or executive direction.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
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