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remanded L-1A

Mergers And Acquisitions

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's revocation notice was procedurally flawed, as it did not specify which of the six regulator...
Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
remanded L-1A

Financial Services

· Organization
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision lacked a sufficient analysis of the evidence regarding the qualifying relationship b...
Qualifying Relationship Fraud/Misrepresentation Petitioner'S Status As A Valid Corporation
dismissed L-1A

Liquor Retail

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to identify any specific erroneous conclusion of law or stat...
Qualifying Relationship Foreign Entity Doing Business Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1B

Tooling Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proof. The Director initially denied the petition for not estab...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Beauty Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's position abroad was in a qualifying executive cap...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Definition Of Executive Capacity Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties Vs. Operational Tasks Specificity Of Job Duties Description
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed duties in the U.S. would be primarily ma...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed L-1A

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity in the U...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager Essential Function
dismissed L-1A

Food Additives

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's proposed position in the U.S. would be in a primari...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Definition Organizational Structure And Staffing
dismissed L-1A

Wholesale Distribution

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts to overcome the previous denial, as required. The peti...
Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Employer Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient U.S. Investment
remanded L-1A

Airline

· Company
The initial denial, based on the petitioner's failure to establish sufficient physical premises for a new office, was withdrawn. The case wa...
New Office Physical Premises Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Market Operator

· 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 Managerial/Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ownership And Control
dismissed L-1A

Construction

· 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 New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Food Service

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the Beneficiary in an executive capaci...
New Office Requirements Executive Capacity Support For Position Within One Year Job Duties Analysis
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant And Cafe

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capac...
Employment Abroad In An Executive Capacity Definition Of Executive Capacity Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Car Wash Equipment

· Company
The AAO issued a Notice of Intent to Dismiss (NOID) after discovering that the Petitioner's company was 'not in good standing' with the Illi...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Qualifying Relationship Abandonment
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial or exec...
Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Audio Equipment Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Distinction Between Managerial And Operational Duties
dismissed L-1A

Freight Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capacity...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Welding

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying manageria...
Employment Abroad Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Specialized Knowledge
dismissed L-1A

Daycare

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Doing Business
dismissed L-1A

E-Cigarette Business

· 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 Job Duties Staffing Levels Organizational Structure New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Investment And Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the Petitioner failed to challenge one of the Director's independent grounds for denial, which co...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Primarily Managerial Or Executive Duties
dismissed L-1A

Construction Equipment Trading

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the Beneficiary in an executive capaci...
Employment In An Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Executive Position Business Plan And Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant Business

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that its new office operation would support the Beneficiary in an execut...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Digital Design And Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Oil And Gas Industry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's proposed U.S. employment would be in a qualifyi...
Managerial Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment Authority To Hire And Fire Primarily Managerial Duties Personnel Manager
remanded L-1A

Software Testing

· Company
The decision was remanded because the record was incomplete. The AAO found that the Director's Request for Evidence (RFE) and significant po...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained L-1A

Jewelry

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director failed to adequately consider evidence regarding the Beneficiary's oversigh...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Management Of Subordinate Professionals Hiring And Firing Authority
dismissed L-1A

Logistics And Vehicle Export

· Company
The AAO dismissed the motion to reopen and reconsider. While it agreed to review the merits of a previously dismissed untimely motion, it fo...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Internet Cafe

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The motion to reopen was dismissed because the new evidence submitted did not address t...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Appellate Jurisdiction Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner's prior motion to reopen was untimely filed. The petitioner failed to provide ...
Motion To Reconsider Criteria Timeliness Of Filing A Motion Criteria For Excusing Untimely Filing Reopening On Own Motion
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office. The...
Sufficient Physical Premises New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily ma...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Beneficiary'S Job Duties
remanded L-1A

Childcare

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary's subordinates were employed in a managerial c...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Employment Duties Of Subordinate Employees
dismissed L-1A

Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in a managerial cap...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Audio-Visual Systems

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts and supporting evidence to demonstrate the beneficiary...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Requirements For Motion To Reopen Requirements For Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Trucking

· Company
The fourth motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove its prior motion was timely filed. The petitioner also ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Timely Filing Of Motion
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in a manageri...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Supervision Of Employees Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1B

Architectural Engineering

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a specialized kn...
Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Proposed U.S. Position Involves Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary Possesses Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed L-1A

Import And Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1B

Automotive Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to sufficiently demonstrate that the Beneficiary possesses the required specialized k...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Special Knowledge
dismissed L-1A

It Consulting

· 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) Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed L-1A

Robotics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's proposed position in the U.S. would be primarily ...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Description Primarily Performing Executive Duties
dismissed L-1A

Business Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing And Organizational Structure Motion To Reopen/Reconsider Requirements
sustained L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the evidence sufficient to establish that the beneficiary acted in a managerial capacity abro...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Personnel Manager Supervision Of Subordinate Professionals
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial capacity...
Managerial Capacity (Foreign Employment) Ability To Support A Manager Within One Year (New Office) New Office Requirements Size Of U.S. Investment
dismissed L-1A

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Convenience Store

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was incorrect. The p...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Ability To Support Managerial/Executive Position
remanded L-1A

Quality Assurance

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial failed to meaningfully consider the evidence that the beneficiary qualified as...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Business Management

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or demonstrate an incorrect application...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad New Office Viability Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Qualifying Relationship
remanded L-1A

Financial Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly determined the Beneficiary was not qualified for the offered position. The AAO foun...
Beneficiary'S Qualifications Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Proposed U.S. Work In A Managerial Capacity Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Vs Function Manager
sustained L-1A

Kitchen Equipment

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the Director had improperly disregarded evidence of the Beneficiary's support staff, which in...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Sufficient Support Staff Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Analytics Solutions

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties
dismissed L-1B

Automotive

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge for the L-1B cl...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed L-1A

Construction

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner submitted evidence of facts that occurred after the initial petition was filed, wh...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Staffing Levels Organizational Hierarchy
dismissed L-1A

Food Importation And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties Job Duties
remanded L-1A

Optics Engineering

· Company
The appeal was remanded on procedural grounds. The Director issued a revocation decision before the Petitioner's response to the Notice of I...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Qualifications Revocation On Notice
dismissed L-1A

Electrical Contracting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in a managerial c...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Hotel Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's proposed position in the U.S. qualifies as an execu...
Executive Capacity Doing Business
dismissed L-1A

Food Production

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Job Duties Organizational Staffing New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Equipment Marketing And Sales

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Organizational Structure Staffing Levels Primarily Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Logistics

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The pet...
Qualifying Relationship Sufficient Physical Premises One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S.
sustained L-1A

Venue Management

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully demonstrated that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial capac...
Managerial Capacity Of Foreign Employment One-Year Foreign Employment Supervision Of Managerial/Professional Staff Discretionary Decision-Making Authority Authority Over Personnel Actions
dismissed L-1A

Media Production

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issue was moot. The Beneficiary had already adjusted status to a permanent resident through a separate ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Mootness
dismissed L-1A

Coffee Importing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity due to contradictory o...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Building Materials

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacity. The AA...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties New Office Extension
dismissed L-1B

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary possesses the required specialized knowledge. The P...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of The Petitioner'S Product Advanced Knowledge Of The Petitioner'S Processes And Procedures
remanded L-1A

Food Manufacturing

· Company
The Director's decision was denied because the petitioner allegedly failed to establish the beneficiary's proposed role was in a managerial ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Subordinate Duties Amended Petition For Changed Employment
dismissed L-1A

Salon And Spa

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary's proposed employment in the United States would be i...
Managerial Capacity Of U.S. Employment Managerial Capacity Of Foreign Employment
dismissed L-1A

Business Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Employment In A Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Subordinate Staff Organizational Structure And Staffing Primarily Performing Non-Operational Duties
dismissed L-1A

Culinary

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was improperly filed. The petitioner attempted to appeal a previous AAO decision, but the AAO does not h...
Appellate Jurisdiction Proper Filing Of Appeal Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The petitioner failed to provide new facts for reopening and did not establish that the p...
Managerial Capacity Primarily Managerial Duties Supervision Of Subordinate Staff Distinction Between Operational And Managerial Tasks
dismissed L-1A

Marketing Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed position in the United States would be i...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity U.S. Employment
dismissed L-1A

Broadcast Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed primarily in a managerial capacity abr...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Primarily Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in an executive...
Employment Abroad Executive Capacity Directing The Management Of An Organization Establishing Goals And Policies Exercising Wide Latitude In Discretionary Decision-Making Receiving Only General Supervision
dismissed L-1A

Automotive Parts Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying managerial capacity abroad. The...
Managerial Capacity Employment Abroad Personnel Manager Function Manager
sustained L-1A

Software Development

· 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 In The U.S. Personnel Management Of Subordinate Professionals Authority To Recommend Hiring And Firing Discretion Over Day-To-Day Operations
dismissed L-1A

Information Security

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capac...
Managerial Capacity Foreign Employment Personnel Manager Function Manager One Continuous Year Of Employment Abroad
remanded L-1A

Dentistry

· Company
The appeal was remanded. The AAO found that the Director erred in determining the beneficiary was not employed in a managerial capacity abro...
Employment Abroad Managerial Capacity Function Manager Proposed U.S. Employment
dismissed L-1A

Water Treatment Solutions

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new U.S. office would support the beneficiary in a managerial c...
Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Support For Managerial Position Within One Year
remanded L-1A

Home Remodeling

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director erred in classifying the petitioner as a 'new office'. ...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed L-1A

Lighting Products

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position in the U.S. is primarily in a managerial...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels Organizational Structure New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Consultancy Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's proposed employment in the United States would be...
Employment In A Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1B

Pharmaceuticals

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet its burden of proving the beneficiary possessed the required specialized know...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Biometrics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Logistics

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the previous decision was based on an incorrect appli...
Qualifying Foreign Employment (Managerial/Executive) Proposed U.S. Employment (Managerial/Executive) New Office Requirements Motion To Reconsider Standards Standard Of Proof (Preponderance Of Evidence)
dismissed L-1A

Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's proposed position in the United States would be i...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad)
dismissed L-1A

Sculpture Sales

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary's position qualifies as primarily executive in nature. ...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacity....
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

It Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying affiliate relationship between the U.S. and foreign entitie...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

It Consulting And Software Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's position abroad was in a managerial capacity. The...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it was considered moot. The petitioner had filed a second petition on the beneficiary's behalf which was ap...
Foreign Company Doing Business U.S. Company Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S.
sustained L-1A

Real Estate Investment

· 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 In The U.S. Supervision Of Subordinate Managers/Professionals Discretionary Decision-Making Authority
remanded EB-1C

E-Commerce

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider as untimely. The AAO fou...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Timeliness Of Motion
dismissed L-1A

Dry-Cleaning

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not meet the standard for a motion to reopen. The petitioner failed to provide new facts...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Function Manager New Office One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Motion To Reopen Standards
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in a qualifying executi...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure Staffing Levels New Office Extension
dismissed L-1A

Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying managerial ...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Statutory Definition Of Managerial Capacity Daily Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Floor Cleaning And Restoration

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because immigration regulations do not permit a second year of L-1A status under the 'new office' provisions, which...
New Office Requirements One-Year Limit For New Office Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Extraordinary Circumstances
dismissed L-1A

Recreation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying managerial ...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Definition
dismissed L-1A

Recreation Center

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in a managerial c...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Beneficiary Qualifications Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements

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