Remanded
L-1A
L-1A Remanded — Oil And Gas Engineering (2023): the Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was
Decision Summary
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director applied the incorrect legal standard. The denial was based on general L-1A regulations, but the petition was an extension of a 'new office' approval, which is governed by different, specific regulatory provisions that the Director failed to cite or apply.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
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