dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Retail Investment
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 concluded, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not demonstrate that its U.S. operations were substantial enough to require the services of a full-time president or chief executive officer, distinct from the day-to-day operational duties.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Staffing Levels
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