Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Real Estate And Export (2019): the motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, affirming
Decision Summary
The motion to reopen and reconsider was denied, affirming the prior dismissal of the appeal. The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed U.S. role was primarily executive in nature and did not prove the beneficiary met the one-year continuous employment abroad requirement, as their interpretation of the term 'abroad' was inconsistent with regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) One-Year Foreign Employment Requirement Doing Business Qualifying Relationship
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