Dismissed
L-1B
L-1B Dismissed — Food Production (2019): did not establish the beneficiary met the fundamental
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary met the fundamental requirement of one continuous year of full-time employment abroad. USCIS records showed the beneficiary spent over 13 months in the United States during the claimed 16-month foreign employment period, and time spent in the U.S. does not count toward this requirement. As this is a fundamental element of eligibility, the other issues raised were not addressed.
Criteria Discussed
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Specialized Knowledge Capacity Abroad Beneficiary'S Qualifications Specialized Knowledge Capacity In The U.S.
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