Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Sales/Distribution: the director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition, and the AAO dismissed the appeal, because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. The core issue was whether the beneficiary's duties were genuinely managerial rather than performing the day-to-day operational services, especially considering the small size of the petitioning organization.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
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