L-1A Remanded — Architectural Services (2022): the AAO found the Director erred on both grounds for

Decision Summary

The AAO found the Director erred on both grounds for denial, concluding the petitioner did secure sufficient physical premises and that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capacity. The AAO determined the office service agreement was continuous, not expired, and that the Director incorrectly analyzed the beneficiary's role under a managerial, rather than executive, standard. Despite withdrawing these grounds for denial, the matter was remanded for further review as the record was not sufficient to sustain the appeal outright.

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