sustained
L-1A
sustained L-1A Case: Steel Import
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Decision Summary
The director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacity. On appeal, the petitioner submitted additional evidence that successfully demonstrated the beneficiary's proposed role met the legal criteria for an executive capacity, leading the AAO to sustain the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Executive Capacity
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