Remanded
L-1A
L-1A Remanded — Information Technology (2024): the Director denied the petition after concluding the new
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition after concluding the new office would not support an executive position within one year. The AAO remanded the case because the Director failed to properly consider whether the Beneficiary's role qualified under the separate definition of 'managerial capacity,' specifically by supervising professional employees, which the petitioner had claimed.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year
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