Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Wholesale/Retail: did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in a
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. The director concluded, and the AAO agreed, that with a small staff consisting only of the beneficiary and the president, the beneficiary's role would likely involve performing day-to-day operational tasks rather than primarily managerial functions.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels Beneficiary'S Job Duties
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