Sustained
L-1A
L-1A Sustained โ Shipping (2019): the Director initially denied the petition, finding the
Decision Summary
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the record did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capacity. The appeal was sustained because upon review, the AAO found sufficient evidence that the beneficiary would more likely than not be employed in a managerial role, managing an essential function at a senior level and exercising discretion over daily operations.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
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