Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Petroleum Retail (2003): the motion to reopen was granted, but the appeal was
Decision Summary
The motion to reopen was granted, but the appeal was ultimately dismissed. The AAO affirmed its prior decision that the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive or managerial capacity. The small size of the U.S. operation, with only one other employee, indicated the beneficiary would be performing day-to-day operational tasks rather than primarily managerial or executive duties.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Functional Manager
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