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dismissed L-1A

Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because it did not meet the requirements, as it was based on new evidence not in the record at the ti...
Motion To Reconsider Motion To Reopen Timely Filing Proper Filing Location
dismissed L-1A

It 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 Personnel Manager Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

International Trade

· Company
The motions were dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts for the motion to reopen. The motion to reconsider was dismissed...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad New Office Requirements Ability To Support The Position Within One Year
dismissed L-1A

Transportation

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

Finance And Administration

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state new facts and instead reasserted previously stated facts. The motion...
New Office Supporting Managerial/Executive Position Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Auto Parts

· 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 Primarily Managerial Duties Delegation Of Non-Managerial Tasks Organizational Structure And Staffing
dismissed L-1A

Auto Parts

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

Health/Scientific Research

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the Director had failed to sufficiently analyze the evidence provided by the petitioner....
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Organizational Structure Staffing Levels Duties Of Subordinates
dismissed L-1A

Laser Equipment Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's proposed role in the U.S. would be primarily mana...
Managerial Capacity (Us Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position) Specialized Knowledge (Foreign Position) Job Duties Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Home Repair 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 (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) New Office Requirements Proposed Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Patent Transaction Database

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

Nutritional Supplements

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would primarily be employed in a qualifying executi...
Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Job Duties Of Beneficiary Job Duties Of Subordinate Employees
remanded L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case remanded because the denial notice did not sufficiently explain its reasoning or address ...
Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Supervision Of Professional Employees Personnel Manager Authority
dismissed L-1A

Travel Agency

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer at the...
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Support For Managerial/Executive Position Beneficiary'S Qualifying Experience
dismissed L-1A

Business

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to resolve significant inconsistencies in the record regarding the ownership of both ...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity Financial Status New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Sign Manufacturing

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed on procedural grounds because the petitioner's prior motion was not timely filed, having been sent to...
Timely Filing Of Motion New Office Requirements Ability To Support Managerial Position Doing Business Financial Status Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Travel Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's U.S. employment would be primarily in a manageria...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship
dismissed L-1A

Salon Services

· 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 Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) Employment In A Managerial, Executive, Or Specialized Knowledge Capacity (Abroad) Definition Of Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Primarily Engaged In Executive Duties Vs. Operational Tasks
dismissed L-1A

Distribution

· 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 Or Executive Capacity In The United States Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Interior Design And Furniture Sales

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

Food And Supplements

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's proposed U.S. position would be primarily in an e...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
remanded L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The matter was remanded because the Director's initial denial was procedurally flawed. The Director failed to offer a comprehensive analysis...
Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Professional Employees Hire And Fire Authority Organizational Hierarchy Discretion Over Day-To-Day Operations
dismissed L-1A

Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the foreign entity was 'doing business' as required, as its tax returns...
Doing Business One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S. Qualifying Relationship Temporary Nature Of Employment Beneficiary'S Qualifications
dismissed L-1A

Industrial Equipment Wholesale

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would support a managerial or executive positio...
New Office Requirements Support For A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Definition Of Executive Capacity Beneficiary'S Proposed Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Medical Supplies

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial capaci...
Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Professional Employees Staffing Levels Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Floor Cleaning Service

· 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 Organizational Structure New Office Extension Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed L-1A

Floor Cleaning

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to show that the prior decision was based on an incorrect application o...
New Office Requirements Extension Of New Office Petition Limitation On New Office Period Motion To Reconsider
remanded L-1A

Computing Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial notice was deficient, failing to sufficiently explain its reasoning or request necessa...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Primarily Managerial Duties Authority Over Personnel Actions Organizational Structure Specificity Of Job Descriptions
dismissed L-1A

Software Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying executive capacit...
Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Ability To Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Staffing Levels Financial Status
dismissed L-1A

Distribution Of Heavy Machinery

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

Oil Field Transportation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the issues in the proceeding were deemed moot. The Beneficiary had become a permanent resident through a se...
Adequate Physical Premises For New Office One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. There...
Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S.) One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Foreign Employer Continuing To Do Business Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed L-1A

Construction

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed. The petitioner's original appeal had been summarily dismissed for failing to identify any specific erron...
New Office Physical Premises Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Will Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Motion To Reopen Must State New Facts
dismissed L-1A

Biotechnology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capacity...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Duties Supervision Of Professional/Managerial Employees Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Trading And Mortgage Loans

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Beneficiary had already been granted permanent resident status through a separate application, making ...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· 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 Senior Level In Hierarchy Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant Operations

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in an executive capacit...
Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Executive Capacity Primarily Performing Executive Duties Vs. Operational Tasks
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export & Restaurant Operations

· 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
remanded L-1A

Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the record of proceeding was incomplete. The Director had failed to incorporate most of the Petitioner's tim...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Childcare

· 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 Primarily Engaged In Qualifying Duties
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
dismissed L-1A

Computing Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The AAO found that the appeal no longer had practical significance because the Beneficiary had already lef...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed L-1A

Pipeline Leak Detection

· Company
The AAO dismissed the petitioner's motion to reopen and reconsider because a prior motion was filed untimely. The AAO determined that there ...
Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Timeliness Of Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· 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 Personnel Manager Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Biotechnology

· Company
The appeal was rejected because it was improperly filed. The Notice of Appeal (Form I-290B) was not signed by an authorized representative o...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Improperly Filed Appeal
dismissed L-1A

Event Management

· Company
The motion to reconsider was granted to address the merits, but the underlying petition's denial was affirmed. The petitioner failed to esta...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Extension Staffing Levels Primarily Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Property Management And Product Distribution

· 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
remanded L-1A

Management Consulting And Data Analytics

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's denial was procedurally flawed. The Director did not adequately explain why the job descripti...
Managerial Capacity Primarily Engaged In Managerial Duties Organizational Structure Supervision Of Subordinates
dismissed L-1A

Hair Care Products

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new evidence or demonstrate that the original dec...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed L-1A

Furniture Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacity within ...
Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed L-1A

Scrap Metal

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO had previously summarily dismissed the petitioner's appeal for failing to submi...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider Summary Dismissal Of Appeal Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
sustained L-1A

Chemical Distribution

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found that the record established the Beneficiary's employment abroad was in a qualifying manageria...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office
dismissed L-1A

Cannabis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner's business, which involves cultivating and distributing cannabinoid medicines, contravenes t...
Legality Of Employment Under Federal Law Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Multimedia Equipment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's employment abroad was primarily in an executive c...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Beneficiary
dismissed L-1A

Lumber Processing

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

Import/Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that it had secured sufficient physical premises to house its new office a...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Managerial/Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Proposed U.S. Role)
dismissed L-1A

Manufacturing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's proposed position as 'Sales Manager' would be prima...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Staffing Levels Job Duties
sustained L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner established that the beneficiary qualifies as a 'function manager.' The petitioner provided ...
Managerial Capacity Employment Abroad Employment In The U.S. Function Manager Vs. Personnel Manager Essential Function Senior Level In Hierarchy Discretionary Authority
dismissed L-1A

Aviation Services

· 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 One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Heavy Equipment Supply

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial or exe...
Support Of Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment
remanded L-1A

Management Consulting

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was withdrawn due to procedural errors. The Director improperly introduced derogator...
Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Function Manager Primarily Engaged In Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Residential Remodeling

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial or exe...
New Office Viability Support For Managerial/Executive Position Beneficiary'S U.S. Role (Managerial/Executive Capacity) Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive Capacity) Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed L-1A

Sports Management And Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the beneficiary's...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Marine Electrical Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity. The Dir...
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Staffing Levels Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed L-1A

Food Production

· 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 New Office Petition Extension Staffing Levels Primarily Engaged In Qualifying Duties
dismissed L-1A

Health Supplements

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to address the grounds for the previous summar...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
sustained L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition, finding the record did not establish the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Function Manager
dismissed L-1A

Label Printing

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

Satellite Tv

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not establish that the Beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying executive capacit...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
remanded L-1A

Engineering

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case remanded because the Director incorrectly analyzed the L-1A (managerial/executive) petiti...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad And U.S.) Distinction Between L-1A And L-1B Petitions Specialized Knowledge (Improperly Applied)
dismissed L-1A

Promotional Products

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in the United States in a primarily...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Employment In The U.S. New Office Requirements Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Gas Station And Convenience Store

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer due to...
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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-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

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