dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Retail
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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 AAO agreed with the director that for a small business with only four employees, the beneficiary's duties appeared to be more operational and hands-on rather than primarily overseeing other managers or directing major functions of the organization as required by the statute.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension
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