dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Oriental Medicine
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding that the beneficiary would not be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The decision centered on whether the beneficiary's duties, particularly in the context of a new office extension with limited staff, met the statutory definitions for a manager or executive.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
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