Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained โ It Consulting (2019): the AAO found the Director had erred
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director had erred. The evidence confirmed a qualifying relationship, with the petitioner being the parent company of the foreign employer, not a subsidiary as the Director mistakenly stated. Furthermore, the AAO determined the beneficiary's role was primarily managerial, overseeing a significant business unit with a substantial subordinate staff.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
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