Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained — Analytics (2022): the Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad and would be employed in the U.S. in a managerial capacity. Upon review, the AAO found that the petitioner did provide sufficient evidence regarding the beneficiary's duties, discretionary authority, and professional subordinates to demonstrate that both the foreign and proposed U.S. positions were primarily managerial.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed Employment In The U.S. Authority Over Personnel (Hiring/Firing) Nature Of Subordinates (Professional/Supervisory)
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