Sustained L-1A

L-1A Sustained — Specialty Eyewear (2018): the petitioner established that the beneficiary would be

📅 2018-09-17 👤 Company 📂 Specialty Eyewear

Decision Summary

The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity. The record demonstrated that the beneficiary would direct an essential function—the company's international sales operations—while contracted companies and foreign personnel would handle routine day-to-day duties, allowing the beneficiary to focus on higher-level tasks related to U.S. expansion.

Criteria Discussed

Managerial Or Executive Capacity
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