dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Welding
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying managerial or executive capacity. The Director concluded the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's foreign role was primarily managerial, and the AAO affirmed this decision upon review. The decision also noted inconsistencies in the job descriptions provided by the petitioner.
Criteria Discussed
Employment Abroad Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge
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