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dismissed EB-1C

Multinational Management

· Company
The petitioner's first appeal was summarily dismissed by the AAO. The petitioner then attempted to file a second appeal regarding the same p...
Filing Multiple Appeals Summary Dismissal Motion To Reopen Or Reconsider
dismissed EB-1C

Product Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Organizational Complexity Job Duties Description
dismissed EB-1C

Commerce

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed employment would be in a qualifying mana...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Pay
sustained EB-1C

Electronics

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that, contrary to the director's findings, the petitioner had provided all the requested evid...
Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to cite pertinent precedent or law to establish that the AAO's prior decision—...
Timely Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reconsider Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The AAO discovered that the petitioning corporation was listed as inactive due to voluntary dissolution. The petitioner failed to respond to...
Corporate Viability Existence Of Importing Employer Qualifying Relationship Authorization To Conduct Business
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Prior Employment Abroad
sustained EB-1C

Management

· Company
The AAO reopened the case on its own motion (sua sponte) after previously dismissing the appeal. The decision withdraws the prior AAO and di...
remanded EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The director's decision to deny the petition based on an inability to pay the proffered wage was withdrawn, as the petitioner's newly submit...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected on procedural grounds because the petitioner improperly filed a second appeal to the AAO regarding the same petition...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Role) Doing Business In The U.S. Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Role) Jurisdiction To Appeal Own Decision
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities due to n...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment)
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale, Retail, And Investment

· Company
The decision dismisses the petitioner's motion to reopen. The original appeal was summarily dismissed for failing to identify a specific err...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Position In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Petitioner Continues To Do Business In The U.S. Requirement To State New Facts For A Motion To Reopen Requirement To Identify Erroneous Conclusions Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

International Trade

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to provide new facts or ev...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Sufficient Staffing Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Sales

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary worked in a qualifying managerial or executive capa...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Supervision Of Personnel Function Manager Primarily Managerial Duties Vs. Operational Tasks
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact f...
Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S. Petitioner Doing Business For One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Foreign Employer Continues To Do Business
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fact a...
Qualifying Relationship Qualifying Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive) Qualifying Proposed U.S. Employment (Managerial/Executive) Doing Business For At Least One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed employment in the U.S. would be in a qua...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Freight Forwarding

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and the foreign en...
Qualifying Relationship Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment) Foreign Employer Continues To Do Business Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Business Machines Export

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, finding that the petitioner failed to establish it had been doing business in the U.S. and also ...
U.S. Entity Doing Business For At Least One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity Fraud Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The petition was denied because the AAO discovered that the petitioning corporation had been administratively dissolved by the State of Flor...
Petitioner'S Viability Qualifying Relationship Ability To Do Business Offer Of Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioning corporation was found to be dissolved and its corporate status inactive, according to publi...
Petitioner'S Viability Corporate Status Qualifying Relationship Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Food

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error of law or fact in the director's initial dec...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Multinational Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received 48 days after the director's decision was issued, exceeding t...
Timeliness Of Appeal Motion To Reopen/Reconsider
remanded EB-1C

Lodging

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding that the beneficiary, as the majority owner, was not an employee of the U.S. or foreign entities. ...
Beneficiary As Employee Vs. Owner Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Geophysical Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed employment would be in a qualifying mana...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure/Staffing Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Healthcare And It Staffing

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner did not ...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Legitimacy Of Job Offer
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed primarily because it was untimely filed more than 30 days after the decision. The AAO furt...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Timely Filing Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Import And Export Of Printing Equipment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. Evide...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-1C

Unknown

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was filed untimely. The director's decision was issued on February 8, 2013, requiring the appeal to be fi...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Hospitality

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Investment

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to address the previous finding that the b...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Staffing Levels Delegation Of Non-Qualifying Duties Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Retail / Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Diesel Machinery Repair

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or executi...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Job Duties Description
dismissed EB-1C

Window And Door Manufacturing

· Company
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying manageria...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was not filed in a timely manner. The decision was issued on February 20, 2013, but the appeal was not re...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Retail / Gas Station

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed, and the previous denial was affirmed. The petitioner failed to provide sufficient new evidence to establ...
Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Beneficiary'S Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Beneficiary'S Proposed Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The d...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Ownership Control
dismissed EB-1C

Insurance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide consistent and reliable evidence to establish a qualifying relationship wi...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Relationship Subsidiary Relationship Common Ownership And Control Multinational Executive Or Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability To Pay Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Office Furniture Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the existence of a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreig...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded EB-1C

Consumer Goods Distribution

· Company
The director initially denied the petition because the beneficiary, as the sole owner of both the U.S. and foreign entities, was not conside...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employer-Employee Relationship Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale And Retail Sales

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed employment would be in a qualifying mana...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Jewelry And Art

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence presented was not available at the time of the original filing, and eligibility ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Ability To Pay Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad and would be employed in the Un...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Employment In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

Sales And Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or e...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Ability To Pay Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not provide any 'new facts' as ...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Investment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying parent-subsidiary relationship with the beneficiary's forei...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

International Trade

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not establish that the prio...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish several key requirements. The director found the petitioner did not prov...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying corporate relationship with the beneficiary's foreign emplo...
Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner submitted a brief and supporting documents that were virtually iden...
Employed Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employed In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Multinational Organization
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Import And Export Of Special Cables

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Freight Forwarding

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its ability to pay the proffered wage of $45,000 per year. The director'...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-1C

International Transport

· Company
The AAO withdrew the director's denial, finding that the petitioner had established a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign e...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed (rejected) because it was filed untimely. The appeal was received by the service center on May 11, 2010, which was ...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive Repair

· Company
The second motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner improperly requested an extension of time to ...
Qualifying Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive) Qualifying Employment In The U.S. (Managerial/Executive) Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The director denied the petition because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed by its foreign subsidiary in a...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Employment Essential Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Gas Station/Convenience Store

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States or had been ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Natural Stone

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's three grounds for denial. The petitioner did not establish...
One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship Ability To Pay Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad or her proposed employment in t...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Proposed Employment In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Jewelry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's findings. The director initially denied the petition for f...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Prospective Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Status As An Employee
dismissed EB-1C

Logistics & Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The own...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Subsidiary Ownership And Control
remanded EB-1C

Restaurant Industry

· Company
The director's decision was withdrawn because the petitioner did provide sufficient evidence to establish it was 'doing business.' However, ...
Doing Business Managerial/Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship (Affiliate/Subsidiary)
dismissed EB-1C

Construction Equipment Procurement

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had been doing business for at least one year as required. The e...
Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Relationship (Affiliate) Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Project Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Import/Export

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad, or will be e...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Duties Vs. Operational Tasks Staffing Levels Employer-Employee Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Electronics/Appliances Retail

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect application of la...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Qualifying Relationship
remanded EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the case record was incomplete. The AAO could not review the merits of the case as the record was missing th...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Subordinate Staff
sustained EB-1C

Maritime

· Company
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad and proposed U.S. employment were in a qu...
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Retail And Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Executive Capacity (Abroad) Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Fruit Export

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to identify any specific error in the director's decision. Additionally, th...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Oil And Gas Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial or executiv...
Qualifying Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive) Qualifying Proposed Employment (Managerial/Executive) Foreign Entity Continues To Do Business Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation
remanded EB-1C

Plastics Manufacturing

· Company
The director denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or executive c...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Multimedia Production

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence as promised. The petitioner did no...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Diversified Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish several key requirements. The director found the beneficiary's proposed ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Foreign Entity Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The second motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the primary basis for the original denial,...
Qualifying Employment Abroad Employer-Employee Relationship Motion To Reopen And Reconsider Standards
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected as untimely filed. The director's decision was issued on June 3, 2013, giving the petitioner until July 8, 2013 to f...
Timely Filing Of Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Immigration And Investment Services

· Company
The director initially denied the petition for failure to provide sufficient evidence in response to an RFE, specifically concerning the qua...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Hoisting Equipment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's deficiencies. The petitioner did not adequately establish ...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Beauty Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity. The director also not...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability To Pay Wage One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Export

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not state new facts for th...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Qualifying Relationship Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1C

Finance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioner had withdrawn the petition prior to the director's final decision. The AAO found tha...
Withdrawal Of Petition Timely Retraction Of Misrepresentation Fraud Finding Qualifying Relationship Qualifying Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Shipbuilding And Repair

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a qualify...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Seafood Import/Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish three key requirements for the visa category. The petitioner did not pro...
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Executive Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed EB-1C

Seafood Import/Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or e...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner submitted new eviden...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Employment In The U.S. Eligibility At Time Of Filing Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded EB-1C

Real Estate Management

· Company
The director's denial was withdrawn because it erroneously failed to consider a share voting agreement which established a qualifying relati...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Metal Recycling

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed U.S. position would be primarily in a qu...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary will be employed in a qualifying managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying U.S. Position Qualifying Foreign Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient credible and probative evidence to establish a qualifying relat...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit required evidence in response to the director's ea...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For One Year Ability To Pay Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Business

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof. After indicating an intention to provide a bri...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Fact On Appeal
sustained EB-1C

Automation Product Distribution

· Company
The director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity ...
Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Natural Gas Services

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad and would be employed in the Un...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a qualify...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Biopharmaceuticals

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the matter was declared moot. A subsequent I-140 immigrant petition filed for the same beneficiary was appr...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Oil And Gas Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Reasonable Needs Of The Organization

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