Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Media Distribution: 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 primarily managerial or executive capacity abroad. The AAO also confirmed the petitioner was a 'new office' and subject to the requirement that it must show it can support a managerial or executive position within one year, which the director found it had not done.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Abroad Executive Capacity Abroad Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position
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