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dismissed L-1A

Restaurants

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capaci...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed L-1A

Telecommunications

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory standards. The motion to reopen did...
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Requirements For A Motion To Reopen Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capaci...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager Personnel Manager Doing Business Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Internet Research

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was not timely filed, and the petitioner failed to overcome this finding. The p...
Timely Filing Of Motion Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
remanded L-1A

Electrical Components

· Company
The appeal was remanded due to significant procedural errors by the Director. The Director first issued a denial without any grounds, and th...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Deference To Prior Approvals Improper Denial Procedure
dismissed L-1B

Telecommunications

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed L-1A

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial capa...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the AAO's previous decision was based on an incorre...
Timely Filing Of Motion Requirements For Motion To Reconsider Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained L-1A

Sales And Auditing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, through letters and organizational charts, successfully established...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1B

Electrical Engineering

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issues were considered moot. The Beneficiary had already departed the United States, obtained a new L-1...
Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Position Possession Of Specialized Knowledge Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Plastics Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary would be primarily engaged in managerial duties, rath...
Managerial Capacity Primarily Engaged In Managerial Duties Staffing And Organizational Structure New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Consulting And Concierge Services

· 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 Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts or evidence to overcome the prior adverse decision. The...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Prospective Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Motion To Reopen Standards
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capaci...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Supervision Of Professional/Supervisory Staff Qualifying Business Operations
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capac...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Duties Are Primarily Executive/Managerial New Office Requirements
remanded L-1A

Retail/Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was remanded due to a procedural error by the Director. The Director incorrectly determined that the petitioner's second motion t...
Timeliness Of Motion Procedural Error Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1B

Scientific Instruments

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

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial notice lacked the required specificity regarding the reasons for denial. However, the ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Unknown

· Individual
The motion to reopen and motion to reconsider were dismissed on jurisdictional grounds. The underlying decision was a denial of a Form I-539...
Jurisdiction Non-Appealability Of Form I-539 Denial Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
remanded L-1A

Media

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's revocation decision was based on a flawed investigation. The AAO found that the investigative...
One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign)
dismissed L-1A

Scrap Metal

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it did not state new facts or provide new evidence. The motion to reconsider was dismissed becaus...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Pneumatic Tools

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

Furniture Manufacturing

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capaci...
Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Beauty Industry

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the prior appeal decision was based on an incorrect...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reconsider Requirements Definition Of Executive Capacity Definition Of Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Metals And Minerals Trading

· 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 New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Used Car Dealership

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's proposed employment in the U.S. would be primarily ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Levels Organizational Structure New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Audio-Visual Systems

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qua...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad Supervision Of Subordinate Employees Primarily Managerial Duties Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Home Cleaning

· Company
The appeal was dismissed due to significant credibility issues arising from numerous inconsistencies in the petitioner's submissions. These ...
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Credibility Of Evidence
dismissed L-1B

Semiconductor Industry

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary held a specialized knowledge position for at least ...
Specialized Knowledge One Year Of Foreign Employment Employment In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Solar Energy

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was in a managerial capacity. T...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Staffing Levels Organizational Structure New Office Requirements Qualifying Relationship
remanded L-1A

Data Management

· Company
The Director revoked the petition's approval, concluding the Beneficiary would not be employed in a managerial or executive capacity. The AA...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Doing Business New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Engineering

· 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 Executive Capacity Function Manager Job Duties Staffing Levels Employment Abroad
remanded L-1A

Automotive

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's finding of 'fraud or willful misrepresentation' was procedurally deficient. The Director fail...
Executive Capacity Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed primarily in a managerial capacity....
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager Authority Over Personnel Actions
dismissed L-1A

Chemical Manufacturing

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

Event Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had been 'doing business' in a regular, systematic, and continuous ma...
Doing Business New Office Extension Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed L-1A

Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a managerial capacity. There...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Proposed Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity (Personnel Manager) Definition Of Managerial Capacity (Function Manager)
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the Beneficiary's foreign employer. The P...
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Preschool

· Company
The motions were dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the required qualifying parent-subsidiary relationship with the benefi...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Trucking

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not state the reasons for r...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Motion To Reconsider Requirements
remanded L-1A

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial notice was procedurally deficient. The Director failed to adequately address the petit...
Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Employment
remanded L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The Director revoked the petition's approval, incorrectly concluding that the Petitioner had failed to respond to a Notice of Intent to Revo...
Timeliness Of Response To Notice Of Intent To Revoke
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it qualified as a 'new office.' Although it was a new legal entity,...
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary was employed abroad for at least one continuous y...
One Year Of Qualifying Foreign Employment New Office Requirements Qualifying Relationship Sufficient Physical Premises Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the beneficiary would primarily pe...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager Primarily Managing Vs Performing Duties Existence Of Support Staff Eligibility For L-1B To L-1A Extension
sustained L-1A

Analytics

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad and would be employed...
Managerial Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed Employment In The U.S. Authority Over Personnel (Hiring/Firing) Nature Of Subordinates (Professional/Supervisory)
remanded L-1A

Human Resources

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly determined that the beneficiary's prior L-1A petition was approved by the Departmen...
Employment Abroad For One Continuous Year Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The United States Deference To Prior Approvals
dismissed L-1B

Social Services

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The D...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Beneficiary'S Position Abroad Proposed U.S. Position
dismissed L-1A

Clothing Distribution

· Company
The appeal was summarily dismissed because the petitioner failed to specifically identify any erroneous conclusion of law or statement of fa...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Levels Business Plan Implementation Failure To Identify Error On Appeal
dismissed L-1A

Automobile Parts

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in a managerial capacity ...
Employment In A Managerial Capacity Primarily Performing Managerial Vs. Operational Duties Beneficiary'S Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Electronics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel was rejected for failing to meet the required e...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity (Function Manager) New Office Requirements Staffing Levels Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel
dismissed L-1B

Video Security

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possesses specialized knowledge. The petitioner did...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes
dismissed L-1A

Convenience Store

· 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 A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Support Of A Managerial Position Within One Year Qualifying Relationship Between Entities
remanded L-1A

Diamond Import/Distribution

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was found to be deficient. The AAO determined that the Director failed to provide a su...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1B

Custom Furniture Design

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Advanced Knowledge Of Processes And Procedures Special Knowledge Of Company Product
dismissed L-1A

Fast-Food Restaurant

· 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 Job Duties Staffing Levels
sustained L-1B

Software Services

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient new evidence on appeal. This included fully translated payroll records t...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity Beneficiary'S Qualifications To Perform The U.S. Role
dismissed L-1B

Industrial Training

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The p...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Advanced Knowledge
dismissed L-1B

Software

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed the required specialized knowledge. The D...
Specialized Knowledge Special Knowledge Of Company Product Advanced Knowledge Of Company Processes And Procedures
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily manager...
Proposed U.S. Employment In Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Manager Within One Year Staffing Levels Employment Abroad In Managerial/Executive Capacity
remanded L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director failed to adjudicate the petition under the specific regulations for a 'new office', even thoug...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
remanded L-1A

Logistics And Transportation

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case remanded because the denial was based on derogatory information obtained from site visits...
Doing Business Abroad Qualifying Employment Abroad Notice Of Derogatory Information
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· 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 Beneficiary'S Duties Organizational Structure
sustained L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Petitioner provided sufficient evidence, including email communications and a sworn statement, to clari...
Managerial Capacity Authority To Hire And Fire Supervision Of Personnel Distinction Between Manager'S Duties And Subordinate'S Duties
dismissed L-1A

Insurance

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary was employed in a managerial or executive capacity ab...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements Employment For One Continuous Year
dismissed L-1A

Business Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's position abroad was primarily in a managerial cap...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Per Ina 101(A)(44)(A) Organizational Structure And Placement Supervision Of Subordinate Employees Primary Nature Of Duties (Managerial Vs. Operational)
dismissed L-1A

It Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial capa...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Executive Capacity Abroad
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not contend that the prior ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reconsider Requirements
remanded L-1A

Textile Wholesale

· Company
The matter was remanded because USCIS updated its policy guidance regarding deference to prior approvals while the appeal was pending. The A...
Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S. Deference To Prior Approvals Management Of An Essential Function Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it was engaged in the regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods...
Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Diamond Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office, did not establish that it would be able to support the beneficiary in a manag...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) New Office Requirements Ability To Support Managerial Position Within One Year Financial Backing Staffing Plan
remanded L-1A

Wholesale Distribution

· Company
The decision was remanded due to a procedural error. The Director first approved the petition and notified the petitioner, but subsequently ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Revocation Of An Approved Petition
dismissed L-1A

Transportation And Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities. The pet...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) One Year Of Prior Employment
dismissed L-1A

Food Export

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

Real Estate Development

· 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 (Us) Support For Position Within One Year (New Office) Sufficient Physical Premises (New Office) Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad)
dismissed L-1A

Security Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capaci...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Position Within One Year Business Plan/Financials Sufficient Physical Premises
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...
Doing Business Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Temporary Intent New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate Investment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the beneficiary failed to meet the requirement of one continuous year of foreign employment within the thre...
One-Year Continuous Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1B

Automotive Manufacturing

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition for failing to establish that the beneficiary was qualified for the role and that the position in...
Specialized Knowledge Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed L-1A

Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily executi...
Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Position Within One Year Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed L-1A

Sports Apparel

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily managerial or e...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Trucking And Logistics

· 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 New Office Extension Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Maintenance And Cleaning

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The petitioner did not state new facts...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Sufficient Staffing Essential Function Motion To Reopen
dismissed L-1A

Grocery Store

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate it qualified as a 'new office' at the time of filing. The AAO conclude...
New Office Requirements Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1B

Financial Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary possessed specialized knowledge as required for the...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Design And Trading

· 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 Job Duties New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Trucking

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did not demonstrate that the pr...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Software Development

· Company
The Director denied the beneficiary's extension of stay due to a finding of inadmissibility for willful misrepresentation. The AAO rejected ...
Jurisdiction Extension Of Stay Inadmissibility Willful Misrepresentation
remanded L-1A

Education

· Organization
The appeal was remanded because the Director's finding of "fraud or willful misrepresentation" was deemed ambiguous and not properly applied...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Existence Of Foreign Entity Doing Business (Abroad) Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Capacity
remanded L-1A

Graphic Design & Printing

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was found to be insufficient. The AAO determined that the Director failed to properly ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. Fraud And Willful Misrepresentation
sustained L-1A

Fund Advising Services

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully argued that its statement in an RFE response, which suggested the U.S. branch w...
Qualifying Relationship Ownership And Control U.S. Branch Office
remanded L-1A

Oil And Gas Engineering

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director applied the incorrect legal standard. The denial was ba...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing
dismissed L-1A

Law Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
Employment In An Executive Capacity Job Duties
remanded L-1B

Construction

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director improperly dismissed the petitioner's combined motion to reopen and reconsider. The Director fa...
Specialized Knowledge Qualifying Foreign Employment Qualifying U.S. Employment Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
sustained L-1A

Electrical Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided new evidence clarifying the foreign entity's staffing and the beneficiary's job dut...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Of Foreign Entity Decision-Making Authority Job Duties
remanded L-1A

Pharmaceutical Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was based on an incorrect period of the beneficiary's employment abroad (2011-2014 ins...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Qualifying Employment Period Staffing And Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Nail Salon

· 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 Employment Abroad New Office Extension Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying manageria...
Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity Managerial Capacity Function Manager Personnel Manager Essential Function Senior Level In Organizational Hierarchy
remanded L-1A

Agricultural Equipment

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's denial contained significant factual errors. The Director confused the petitioner's organiz...
Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Supervision Of Subordinate Managers

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