Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Real Estate Development: did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The director initially denied the petition for this reason and also noted concerns about the sufficiency of the U.S. entity's office space. The AAO upheld the denial, indicating the evidence did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's duties were primarily managerial rather than operational, a key requirement for an L-1A extension for a new office.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Sufficient Physical Premises
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