Dismissed L-1A

L-1A Dismissed โ€” Restaurant (2017): did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a

๐Ÿ“… 2017-01-17 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Restaurant

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity within one year of the new office's approval. The petitioner failed to show a realistic expectation that the new restaurant would expand sufficiently to support a position where the beneficiary would be relieved of performing day-to-day operational tasks.

Criteria Discussed

Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Levels
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