Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Manufacturing And Trade (2019): did not establish the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial, rather than operational, capacity. The petitioner provided a general job description that lacked specificity and did not adequately respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) asking for a detailed breakdown of managerial duties and the percentage of time spent on each task.
Criteria Discussed
Employment Abroad In Managerial Capacity Employment In The U.S. In Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity (Definition)
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