dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Restaurant
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The director questioned whether the small staff size would require the beneficiary to perform many day-to-day operational duties that are not managerial or executive in nature.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels New Office Extension Requirements
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