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 director found the evidence insufficient to demonstrate that the beneficiary's duties were distinct from the day-to-day operational tasks of the convenience store, despite claims that he spent 100% of his time on managerial tasks.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Duties
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