Remanded
L-1A
L-1A Remanded — Childcare (2020): the Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's subordinates were employed in a managerial capacity. The AAO found that the Director incorrectly assigned elements of the definition of managerial capacity to the beneficiary's subordinates rather than to the beneficiary. The matter was remanded for a new decision based on the correct application of the regulatory criteria.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Employment Duties Of Subordinate Employees
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