dismissed L-1A Case: Trade
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. Although the director's initial analysis was flawed for not applying the 'new office' regulations, the AAO found the record deficient as the petitioner did not provide a detailed description of the beneficiary's duties or other required evidence to show the U.S. operation would support an executive position within one year.
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