dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Religious Missions
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the beneficiary's described duties (e.g., consultant, promoter, coordinator) and the U.S. entity's minimal staffing of only one other part-time secretary indicated the beneficiary was performing operational tasks rather than primarily managing the organization or its employees.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels
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