Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained — Hotel Operations (2019): the petitioner provided sufficient evidence on appeal to
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence on appeal to address the initial deficiencies. The new evidence established that the beneficiary's role abroad was managerial, and her proposed role in the U.S. would also be managerial, involving oversight of subordinate managers and discretion over operations, with sufficient staff to relieve her from non-managerial tasks.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Organizational Structure Duties Of Subordinate Employees
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