Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Restaurant Management (2011): the beneficiary had reached the five-year maximum period of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary had reached the five-year maximum period of stay for an L-1B nonimmigrant. To qualify for the extended seven-year period available to L-1A managers, regulations required the petitioner to file an amended or new petition when the beneficiary was promoted, and at least six months before the five-year limit expired. The petitioner failed to meet this requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Maximum Period Of Stay Change Of Status From Specialized Knowledge (L-1B) To Managerial (L-1A) Timeliness Of Filing An Amended Or New Petition Managerial Capacity
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