Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Oriental Medicine (2008): the petitioner failed to overcome the director's finding
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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