Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Retail: did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
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 evidence submitted, including an organizational chart, was inconsistent and suggested the beneficiary performed day-to-day operational tasks, such as bookkeeping, rather than primarily managerial functions.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Supervision Of Personnel Performing Non-Qualifying Duties
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