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, as required for the L-1A classification. The director determined that the evidence, including the staffing of the U.S. entity (one store manager and three clerks), did not demonstrate that the beneficiary would be relieved from performing the day-to-day operational tasks of the retail business.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
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