L-1B Sustained — Football Data Analysis (2017): the Director denied the petition, concluding the

Decision Summary

The Director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was an independent contractor based on irregular payment methods and invoices referencing a consulting company. The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated a common-law employer-employee relationship, citing the company's control over the beneficiary's work, provision of tools, performance reviews, and the beneficiary's public role as an integral part of the organization.

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