sustained
L-1A
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the Director incorrectly concluded that the beneficiary had reached her five-year maximum period of stay. The AAO found that the beneficiary's actual physical presence in the United States was less than five years, making her eligible for an amendment of status to L-1A. Although the petition was approved, the delay in filing the amendment meant she was not eligible for the full seven-year total stay.
Criteria Discussed
Maximum Period Of Stay Change Of Status From L-1B To L-1A 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(L)(12)(I) 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(L)(15)(Ii) Timeliness Of Amendment Petition
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