dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Venture Capital
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or executive capacity. The Director and the AAO concluded that the beneficiary's described duties were primarily operational and service-providing, such as sourcing investments and performing due diligence, rather than primarily managerial.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Function Manager
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