Sustained L-1A

L-1A Sustained โ€” Restaurant (2018): the Director initially denied the petition, concluding the

๐Ÿ“… 2018-03-12 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Restaurant

Decision Summary

The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary would not be employed in an executive capacity. While the AAO agreed with the Director's finding on the executive capacity issue, it sustained the appeal based on the petitioner's alternative argument that the beneficiary qualifies in a managerial capacity.

Criteria Discussed

Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Deference To Prior Approvals
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