L-1A Sustained — Information Technology (2020): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, finding the record did not establish the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a managerial capacity. The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded the Petitioner provided sufficient evidence to prove the Beneficiary served as a 'function manager' abroad, demonstrating that he primarily managed an essential systems operations function at a senior level with discretion.

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