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dismissed EB-1C

Communications Equipment

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not provide the new evidence (a ...
Ability To Pay Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Abroad
sustained EB-1C

It/Distribution

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner submitted additional corporate documentation that established the required qualifying relati...
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Software Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or execu...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.)
sustained EB-1C

Advertising And Communications

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence clarifying the beneficiary's roles both abroad and in the Unite...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained EB-1C

Composites Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the Director did not adequately consider the evidence provided. Upon review, the AA...
Bona Fide Job Offer Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Qualifying One-Year Foreign Employment
dismissed EB-1C

Agribusiness

· 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

Childcare

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that the beneficiary was not employed ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Asset Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily exec...
Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed U.S. work or prior foreign employment wa...
Managerial Capacity Proposed U.S. Work Prior Employment Abroad Personnel Manager Management Of An Organization Or Its Component
remanded EB-1C

Information Technology Consulting

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director did not provide sufficient analysis of the beneficiary'...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. Regulations require that only the 'affected party,' which is the original petitione...
Proper Filing By Affected Party Managerial Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Textiles

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship
dismissed EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to prove it had been doing business for at least one year prior to filing the petitio...
Doing Business For At Least One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Entity
dismissed EB-1C

Lab Testing Services

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address four of the five original grounds for denial in i...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Petitioner Doing Business Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Foreign Employer Doing Business
remanded EB-1C

Information Technology

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's finding of willful misrepresentation was not sufficiently supported. The Director failed to...
Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S. Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Facts
dismissed EB-1C

Cabinet 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

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the core deficiencies from previous decisions. The job descr...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Personnel Manager Function Manager Supervision Of Professional/Supervisory Staff Staffing Levels
remanded EB-1C

Commercial Real Estate

· Company
The decision was withdrawn and the matter was remanded because the record was incomplete. Specifically, the record lacked a copy of the Requ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Information Technology

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary's eligibility. The petitioner provided multiple conflict...
One Year Of Foreign Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
U.S. Employment In An Executive Capacity Foreign Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Employment In An Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad
remanded EB-1C

Information Technology Consulting

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's denial was ambiguous and legally flawed. The Director failed to clearly state whether the d...
Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager Supervision Of Professional Employees
dismissed EB-1C

International Trade

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its foreign parent company was actively conducting business at the ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Qualifying Relationship Foreign Entity Conducting Business
remanded EB-1C

Networking And Telecommunications

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not sufficiently articulate the grounds for denial or properly analyze the evidence submitt...
Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Petitioner'S Ability To Pay The Proffered Wage Qualifying Corporate Relationship Petitioner Doing Business In The U.S. For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Telecommunications And Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capac...
Foreign Employment In An Executive Capacity Statutory Definition Of Executive Capacity Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties Specificity Of Job Duties Description
dismissed EB-1C

Business Operations

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

Retail

· Company
The petitioner's motion to reopen was dismissed because it failed to state new facts supported by documentary evidence as required. Furtherm...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Entity Motion To Reopen Requirements Equitable Estoppel Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Drug Development

· 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 Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed role would be primarily managerial or ex...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For At Least One Year Petitioner Credibility
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying capacity for at...
Qualifying Foreign Employment (1 Year) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Foreign Role) Qualifying Relationship Managerial/Executive Capacity (Us Role) Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to provide new facts to support the ...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed EB-1C

Electronics Distribution

· Company
The AAO granted the motion to reconsider, finding that the petitioner did establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity. Howev...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity
remanded EB-1C

Airline Ticketing Services

· Company
The AAO withdrew the Director's initial reason for denial, finding the petitioner did establish its ability to pay the proffered wage throug...
Ability To Pay Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained EB-1C

Technology And Manufacturing

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial capacity ab...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Supervision Of Professional Employees Hiring And Firing Authority Discretion Over Day-To-Day Operations
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive Components Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's prospective role in the United States would be pr...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Function Manager Employment Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Business Services

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to contest the original grounds for denial related to the beneficiary's eligibility, ...
Doing Business In The U.S. Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship Ability To Pay Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed EB-1C

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Employment In A U.S. Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Organizational Structure And Staffing Levels
sustained EB-1C

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded the record sufficiently established that the beneficiary would be employed in a manageria...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Food Import And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's corporate structure was contradictory, raising questions about whether it was a legitimate...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Doing Business For At Least One Year Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
sustained EB-1C

Talent Management Recruitment

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO concluded that the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to establish the beneficiary would be em...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Furniture

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the original decision was based on an incorrect application of...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Sufficient Staffing Qualifying Vs. Non-Qualifying Duties Relevance Of Evidence Post-Filing Date
dismissed EB-1C

Communications Equipment

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Foreign Employer Doing Business Bona Fide Job Offer Ability To Pay
dismissed EB-1C

Wholesale Jewelry

· Company
The motion was dismissed primarily because the petitioner's previous motion was filed untimely. The AAO rejected the petitioner's claim that...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship Timeliness Of Motion
remanded EB-1C

Air Compressor Parts

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not adequately explain the deficiencies in the evidence, preventing the Petition...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or executiv...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Us) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship Doing Business For At Least One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Data Integration Solutions

· 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 Managerial Or Executive Capacity Foreign Parent Company Conducting Business
remanded EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly calculated the three-year qualifying period for determining the required one year o...
One-Year Qualifying Employment Abroad Three-Year Qualifying Period
dismissed EB-1C

Marketing And Business Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in a managerial capacit...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Function Manager Requirements Sufficient Staffing To Relieve The Beneficiary From Non-Qualifying Duties Primacy Of Managerial Duties Over Operational Tasks Eligibility At The Time Of Filing
remanded EB-1C

Windows And Doors Distribution

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found the Director's analysis to be deficient. The Director incorrectly used a state website to chal...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Of Subordinates
dismissed EB-1C

Investment And Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Employer Foreign Employer Continues To Do Business Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded EB-1C

Renewable Energy

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and remanded because the finding of willful misrepresentation was not sufficiently supported. The Dire...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Willful Misrepresentation Of A Material Fact
remanded EB-1C

Professional Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision contained numerous conflicting statements, inaccuracies, and insufficient reasoning....
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
remanded EB-1C

Professional Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly calculated the three-year qualifying period for the one-year foreign employment req...
One-Year Qualifying Foreign Employment Calculation Of The Three-Year Qualifying Period
dismissed EB-1C

Retail And Import

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Employment In An Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Organizational Structure Job Duties
remanded EB-1C

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision denying the motion to reopen and reconsider was procedurally flawed. The Director fa...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive Components Manufacturing

· Company
The motion to reopen/reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the previous finding that the beneficiary would not ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Function Manager Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed EB-1C

Engineering

· Company
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely. The petitioner's excuse for the delay, which invol...
Timeliness Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Lab Testing Services

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applic...
Employed In The Us In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employed Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Petitioner Doing Business Foreign Employer Doing Business Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Retail

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed on procedural grounds because it was not filed by the original petitioner. The filing entity was a succes...
Affected Party Standing Successor In Interest Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Requirements
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capaci...
U.S. Employment In A Managerial Capacity Function Manager Managerial Vs. Operational Duties
dismissed EB-1C

Import/Export

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because they were filed untimely. The petitioner resubmitted a corrected form 106 days a...
Timely Filing Of Motion To Reopen Timely Filing Of Motion To Reconsider
remanded EB-1C

Logistics

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly calculated the three-year qualifying period for the required one year of foreign em...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Calculation Of The Three-Year Qualifying Period Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded EB-1C

Construction Materials

· Company
The Director revoked the petition approval, citing unresolved inconsistencies about the beneficiary's ability to perform executive duties fo...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Beneficiary'S Job Duties
dismissed EB-1C

It Product Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate a continuing ability to pay the beneficiary's proffered wage. While th...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner's new evidence regarding a service mark was not considered substantively new and w...
Qualifying Relationship Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed EB-1C

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the Beneficiary's foreign employer. The P...
Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control
dismissed EB-1C

Automotive Parts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish its ability to pay the beneficiary's proffered wage of $140,000. The pet...
Ability To Pay Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed EB-1C

Oil And Gas Industry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity. The AAO...
Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Job Duties Staffing Levels Supervision Of Subordinates
dismissed EB-1C

Jewelry Trading

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was rendered moot. While the appeal was pending, the Petitioner filed a new Form I-140 on behalf ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Mootness
sustained EB-1C

Oil And Gas

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign emp...
Qualifying Relationship
remanded EB-1C

Structural Design

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision to revoke the petition cited the wrong section of California law regarding the benef...
Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control Affiliate Status
dismissed EB-1C

Management

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed by the beneficiary of the petition, who is not considered an 'affected party' with l...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Standing To Appeal Timeliness Of Motion
sustained EB-1C

Distribution / Electronics Parts

· Company
The appeal was sustained upon a motion to reopen because the petitioner submitted new facts and documentary evidence successfully demonstrat...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Ownership And Control
dismissed EB-1C

Toy Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the U.S. petitioner failed to demonstrate its ability to pay the beneficiary's proffered wage. The petition...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
dismissed EB-1C

Mechanical Tools Distribution

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

Real Estate Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Beneficiary was primarily employed in a managerial capacity a...
Managerial Capacity Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Food Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in an executive capacity. The dir...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure
remanded EB-1C

Clinical Medical Trials

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director did not sufficiently consider the totality of the evidence submitted in response to the Notice ...
Doing Business Ability To Pay Managerial Or Executive Capacity Viability Of Business
dismissed EB-1C

Furniture Sales

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business For One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Sufficient Staffing
dismissed EB-1C

Auto Dealership

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the beneficiary was employed abroad for at least one year in the three y...
One Year Of Qualifying Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Ability To Pay
sustained EB-1C

Account Management

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial capac...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Function Manager
dismissed EB-1C

Dental Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer, a bas...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.) Ability To Pay Doing Business For One Year
dismissed EB-1C

Jewelry Wholesale

· Company
While the AAO reconsidered its prior decision and deemed the petitioner's motions to be timely filed, it ultimately dismissed the case on th...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Supervision Of Professional/Managerial Staff Timeliness Of Motion
remanded EB-1C

Telecommunications

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO found that the Director's decision contained clear factual errors regarding the beneficiary's period...
Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Petitioner Doing Business In The U.S. For At Least One Year Foreign Affiliate Doing Business Abroad Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Facts
sustained EB-1C

Real Estate

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director's interpretation of the regulations regarding the qualifying period of employmen...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Qualifying Period Calculation For Beneficiary In The U.S.
remanded EB-1C

Foreign Trade And Investment

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial notice did not offer a complete and accurate analysis of the submitted evidence. The A...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment Abroad U.S. Employment Staffing Levels Job Duties
dismissed EB-1C

Real Estate Investment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge the Director's finding that it lacked the ability to pay the beneficiary...
Ability To Pay Proffered Wage Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Doing Business
dismissed EB-1C

Childcare

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements for such a motion. Specifically, the pe...
Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Employer Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-1C

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly dismissed the Petitioner's motion to reopen without providing any analysis or addres...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad)
remanded EB-1C

Glass Products

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial contained an insufficient analysis of the evidence provided. The AAO determined that t...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Level
dismissed EB-1C

Engineering

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

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to address the basis of the Director's decision. The Director had dismissed the petit...
Motion To Reconsider Requirements Employment In An Executive Capacity In The U.S. Employment In An Executive Capacity Abroad
dismissed EB-1C

Cargo Airline

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
Executive Capacity
sustained EB-1C

Construction

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying affiliate relationship with the benef...
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Relationship Common Ownership And Control
dismissed EB-1C

Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO affirmed the Director's finding of willful misrepresentation against the Petitioner. The Petitioner...
Willful Misrepresentation Qualifying Relationship Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Doing Business In The U.S. For At Least One Year Ability To Pay Proffered Wage
remanded EB-1C

Catering And Logistics Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision improperly relied on a prior denial and failed to conduct a sufficient analysis of t...
Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
remanded EB-1C

Retail And Investments

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision did not adequately explain the evidentiary deficiencies, which denied the Petitioner...
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business For At Least One Year Multinational Entity Status Managerial Capacity (Proposed Employment) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Prior Employment)
sustained EB-1C

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director's interpretation of the qualifying period for foreign employment to be overly re...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
sustained EB-1C

Law

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary qualifies as a 'function manager.' The evidence demonstrate...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity In U.S. Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Function Manager
sustained EB-1C

Finance

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence demonstrating the Beneficiary was employed abroa...
Managerial Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad

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