dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Wood Products Distribution
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office, failed to demonstrate it had developed to a point where it could support the beneficiary in a primarily managerial role. The beneficiary was the sole employee, indicating they personally performed the non-managerial, operational tasks of the business, rather than primarily managing the organization or its staff.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Duties Performed Doing Business
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