Dismissed L-1A

L-1A Dismissed โ€” Wood Products Distribution (2022): did not establish it had developed to a point where it

๐Ÿ“… 2022-03-31 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Wood Products Distribution

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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