Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained โ Property Development (2023): the AAO determined the Director should have deferred to the
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the Director should have deferred to the prior L-1A approval. The AAO found that a preponderance of the evidence demonstrated the beneficiary's continuing employment in an executive capacity, as she directs a major component of the organization, establishes its goals and policies, and has sufficient staffing to primarily focus on executive duties.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity Deference To Prior Approvals Sufficient Staffing
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