Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained โ Health/Scientific Research (2020): the AAO found that the Director had failed to sufficiently
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director had failed to sufficiently analyze the evidence provided by the petitioner. The AAO concluded that the record contained sufficient evidence, including payroll documentation for nine employees and detailed duty descriptions, to establish that the Beneficiary was employed in a qualifying executive capacity, focusing on broad goals and policies rather than day-to-day operational tasks.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Organizational Structure Staffing Levels Duties Of Subordinates
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