L-1A Remanded — Unknown (2007): the director improperly denied the petition based on a

Decision Summary

The appeal was remanded because the director improperly denied the petition based on a misinterpretation of regulations concerning the timing for changing status from L-1B to L-1A. The AAO found that the director failed to make separate determinations on the L-1A classification request and the extension of stay request, as required. The case was returned to the service center to properly adjudicate the petition for L-1A classification and the associated change of status.

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