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dismissed EB-1C

Granite And Marble Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had been doing business in the United States for at least one year pr...
Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Managerial Capacity Qualifying Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Dietary Supplements

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary worked in a qualifying managerial or executive capa...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad
sustained EB-1C

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted new evidence, including payroll records, organizational charts, and detailed job d...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Management

· Company
The petition was ultimately denied because the petitioner failed to respond to the Director's notice of intent to deny, which raised issues ...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit a brief or additional evidence after indicating it...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (Us) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Ability To Pay Qualifying Relationship Procedural Compliance On Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive

· Company
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or execu...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Performance Of Non-Qualifying Duties
dismissed EB-1C

Crop Nutrients

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the U.S. in a qualifying manag...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Distribution

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

Embroidery Machines

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

Real Estate

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn because the petitioner submitted sufficient financial evidence on appeal to establish its ability to p...
Ability To Pay Managerial/Executive Capacity
sustained EB-1C

Finance

· Company
The initial appeal was summarily dismissed because the Petitioner had not submitted a brief or evidence. On a motion to reopen, the Petition...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained EB-1C

Bakery

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence on appeal to overcome the grounds for denial. The AAO found tha...
Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Employment In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

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

Holding Company

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioning company had not been doing business for at least one year prior to filing, as req...
Doing Business For One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Ability To Pay Successor In Interest
remanded EB-1C

Litigation Support Services

· Company
The motion to reopen was granted and the appeal was remanded because the petitioner submitted new evidence successfully demonstrating that t...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Duration Of Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The Director denied the petition based on a conclusion that the Beneficiary was not employed abroad in a managerial or executive capacity. H...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The fourth combined motion to reopen and reconsider was denied. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not provide new facts...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Packaging

· 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 Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-1C

Wholesale And Retail Trade

· Company
The Director denied the petition for failing to prove the U.S. company had been 'doing business' for at least one year. The AAO remanded the...
Doing Business For At Least One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying ma...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment, both abroad with the parent company a...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Qualifying Relationship Between Entities Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Parking Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Employment In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Employment In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed role in the United States would be prima...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Gas Station And Convenience Store

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

Transportation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its ability to pay the beneficiary's proffered wage from the petition's ...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-1C

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the Director. After approving the petition, the Director issued a denial without first ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Revocation Procedure For An Approved Petition
dismissed EB-1C

Retail Sales

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or execu...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Staffing Levels One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Aviation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's role as a commander/pilot-in-command would be pri...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Beauty Services

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying ...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for two reasons: lack of a qualifying relationship and failure to prove the beneficiary would be ...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Freight Air Transportation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The p...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Employment Abroad
remanded EB-1C

Transportation / Food Service

· Company
The AAO reopened the case because the petitioner submitted new evidence demonstrating its ability to pay the proffered wage, which was the s...
Ability To Pay Executive Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Beauty Supply

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

Transportation Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The p...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Proposed)
dismissed EB-1C

Education

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. Altho...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Finance

· 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 Prospective Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Finding Of Fraud Definition Of Managerial Capacity Definition Of Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish several eligibility requirements. The Director found, and the AAO affirm...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-1C

Computer Systems Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capac...
Managerial Capacity Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

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

Skin Care Products

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capa...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Construction Materials

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

Automotive Parts

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit a brief or identify any specific error of law or fact in the dire...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Failure To Identify Erroneous Conclusion Of Law Or Statement Of Fact
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial or executiv...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Prospective Employment In The Us
sustained EB-1C

Automotive Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner, upon submitting additional evidence, successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary met the...
Employment In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Employment In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Retail Sporting Goods

· Company
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner did not provide sufficient new evidence to prove the beneficiary would be employed in...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Primarily Performing Qualifying Duties Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Parking Management

· Company
The motion to reopen was denied because the petitioner failed to submit new facts that would likely change the outcome; the submitted charac...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Telecommunications

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or exe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Computer System Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it was 'doing business' for at least one year prior to filing the petition. ...
Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Engineering

· 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 In The U.S. Staffing Levels Definitions Of Managerial And Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Asphalt Technology

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Failure To State Grounds For Appeal Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Qualifying Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Corporate Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were denied because they failed to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not submit a brief ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(2)) Motion To Reconsider Requirements (8 C.F.R. § 103.5(A)(3))
remanded EB-1C

Financial Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded on procedural grounds. The Director, after granting a motion to reopen, failed to address the petitioner's concurren...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1C

International Exhibitions

· 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
remanded EB-1C

Marketing

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on erroneous conclusions of fact and law. The AAO found that the Director in...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability To Pay Wage
sustained EB-1C

Import/Export

· Company
The petition was initially denied because the Director concluded the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed i...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Swimwear Wholesale

· Company
The Director revoked the petition's approval after concluding that the Petitioner had not established the Beneficiary would be employed in a...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

International Billing Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad or would be employed in the Unite...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed EB-1C

Television Broadcasting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish key requirements for the classification. The Director found the petition...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Continued Business Of Foreign Employer
sustained EB-1C

Computer Software

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding the beneficiary was not employed abroad in a qualifying managerial capacity, citing non-qualify...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or ...
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Procedural Grounds For Appeal
dismissed EB-1C

Electric Power Equipment

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United St...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Food Wholesale

· 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 Employment Abroad Qualifying U.S. Position Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Construction Materials Manufacturing

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

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's grounds for revoking the petition. The AAO affirmed that t...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not establish that the prior decision...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Definition Of Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Marketing

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed as untimely filed. The petitioner filed the motion approximately three years and two months after the AAO...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business In The U.S. Timely Filing Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the beneficiary was found statutorily ineligible under Section 204(c) of the Act due to a prior a...
Statutory Ineligibility Due To Marriage Fraud Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Interior Renovations

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the director's grounds for denial. The director found that the petitioner...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Petitioner Doing Business Foreign Entity Doing Business Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Hospitality

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer at the...
Qualifying Relationship Parent-Subsidiary Relationship Prior Employment Abroad Finding Of Fraud
dismissed EB-1C

Trade Finance Systems

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. entity and the beneficiary's ...
Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Beneficiary'S Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary did not meet the statutory requirement of at least one year of employment abroad in a manag...
One Year Of Qualifying Foreign Employment Employment Within Three Years Preceding Admission
sustained EB-1C

Amusement Park Rides

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's supervision of professional employees. The AA...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed EB-1C

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad with the foreign entity was pri...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad Proposed Employment In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

It Consulting

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

Sales

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

Furniture Sales

· 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
sustained EB-1C

Production Management

· Company
The initial denial was based on the petitioner's failure to establish that the beneficiary's past and proposed roles were qualifying manager...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Between The Foreign And U.S. Entities Definition Of Managerial Capacity (Personnel And Function Managers) Supervision Of Other Supervisory, Professional, Or Managerial Employees Organizational Structure And Staffing Levels
sustained EB-1C

Management

· Company
The director denied the petition, concluding that the petitioner's negative net income on its tax returns meant it lacked the ability to pay...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish multiple requirements for the visa category. The director found the peti...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Petitioner Doing Business For At Least One Year Foreign Entity Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Operations Management

· Company
The appeal was ultimately dismissed. Although the petitioner overcame a prior denial based on its ability to pay, the case was remanded. The...
Ability To Pay One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.)
sustained EB-1C

Clothing Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the Director incorrectly interpreted the 'doing business' requirement. The Director argu...
Doing Business For At Least One Year
remanded EB-1C

Real Estate Management

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO withdrew the director's initial reason for denial, finding the petitioner had demonstrated the abili...
Ability To Pay Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Newspaper Publishing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility on four grounds. The primary issue discussed was the failure...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Us Employment) Foreign Entity Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Technology Products

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

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in a qualifying manager...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Industrial Equipment Sales

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

Multinational Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. While the appeal was pending, USCIS approved a second, subsequent I-140 petition filed by the petitioner f...
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive Repair

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not establish th...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Doing Business For One Year Functional Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

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

Manufacturing

· Company
The motion to reconsider was granted, but the AAO affirmed its previous decision to dismiss the appeal. The petitioner failed to establish t...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Internet Services

· Company
The director denied the petition, finding that the petitioner, with only one other employee, had not established that the beneficiary would ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Functional Manager Qualifying Relationship (Affiliate)
dismissed EB-1C

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it did not meet the regulatory requirements. The motion failed to state new facts ...
One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

Construction Materials

· Company
The appeal was dismissed for multiple reasons. The director initially denied the petition for failure to establish that the beneficiary was ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad Validity Of U.S. Entity Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant/Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity due to significant inc...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded EB-1C

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the director's decision was based on derogatory information that the petitioner was not made aware of prior ...
Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Employer Procedural Error Regarding Derogatory Information
dismissed EB-1C

Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity. The director noted si...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Ownership And Control
dismissed EB-1C

Communications Equipment

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its ability to pay the beneficiary's proffered wage as of the petition's...
Ability To Pay Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Foreign Employer Doing Business Bona Fide Job Offer
dismissed EB-1C

Furniture

· 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 (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Doing Business For One Year Ability To Pay Employer-Employee Relationship
remanded EB-1C

E-Commerce

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial did not provide adequate reasoning and failed to properly analyze the claim that the b...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Prospective U.S. Employment In A Managerial Capacity Function Manager Requirements
remanded EB-1C

Semiconductor Manufacturing

· Company
The AAO found that the Director incorrectly denied the petition by conflating two separate eligibility factors. The AAO clarified that the q...
Qualifying Relationship Ability To Pay One Year Of Foreign Employment

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