Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Unknown (2007): did not meet the regulatory requirements for extending the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements for extending the beneficiary's stay beyond the five-year L-1B limit. The petitioner argued that prior L-1B extension approvals constituted an approval of the change to a managerial (L-1A) role, but the AAO found this change was never formally requested or approved by USCIS in a prior petition. The current petition seeking the change was filed too late to allow for an extension beyond five years.
Criteria Discussed
Maximum Period Of Stay Promotion From Specialized Knowledge To Manager Prior Cis Approval Of Change In Capacity Six-Month Employment In Managerial Role
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