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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-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-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-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
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-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
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
remanded L-1A

Furniture Design

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director made a procedural error by evaluating the petitioner's eligibility based on the wrong timeframe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Staffing Levels Timing Of Eligibility Revocation Authority
dismissed L-1A

Business Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. The Beneficiary had already obtained permanent resident status through a separate process after the appeal...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Floor Cleaning Services

· Company
The combined motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed. The motion to reopen failed because the petitioner did not submit any relevant n...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Requirements For Extending A New Office Petition Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Pipeline Leak Detection

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the untimeliness of a prior motion was reasonable and bey...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Timeliness Of Motion New Facts And Evidence
sustained L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found sufficient evidence to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and th...
Qualifying Relationship
dismissed L-1A

Commodity Trading

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to demonstrate that the Beneficiary's proposed U.S. employment would be primarily in ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad Proposed U.S. Employment Personnel Manager Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Water Treatment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate that its U.S. office had been doing bus...
Doing Business For At Least One Year Three Or More Branches, Subsidiaries, Or Affiliates Qualifying Relationships Commercial Trade Or Services
remanded L-1A

Business Operations

· Company
The appeal was remanded because while the petitioner successfully established that the beneficiary's proposed U.S. position qualifies as man...
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position) One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Convenience Store

· 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 An Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In An Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
remanded L-1A

Fast Food

· Company
The AAO found that the petitioner successfully established the beneficiary's proposed U.S. role qualifies as a managerial capacity. However,...
Managerial Capacity (Us Position) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position) One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Home Furnishings

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new office would employ the beneficiary in a primarily manageri...
Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support The Position
dismissed L-1A

Heavy Equipment Supply

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence to overcome the prior decis...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed primarily in a qualifying executive ca...
Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial Capacity (Foreign Employment) New Office Petition
dismissed L-1A

Automobile Trading

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial capacity...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity Personnel Manager Supervision Of Subordinate Staff
dismissed L-1A

Childcare

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

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided additional evidence and arguments on appeal that successfully established the benef...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Function Manager Personnel Manager
dismissed L-1A

Consumer Goods/Logistics

· 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 New Office Requirements Definition Of Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Cannabinoid Medicine

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts or evidence as required. The petitioner's legal brief ...
Motion To Reopen Requirements Lawful Business Activity Under Federal Law Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded L-1A

Software Engineering

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner did not establish the beneficiary would be employed in an executive capacity, ci...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity Organizational Structure Subordinate Roles
dismissed L-1A

Health Food/Herbal Medicine

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to challenge all of the Director's grounds for denial. The Director denied the petiti...
Sufficient Physical Premises Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Support For A Managerial Or Executive Position
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

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

Food Industry

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner provided sufficient evidence to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad and would...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Function Manager Personnel Manager
dismissed L-1A

Herbal Medicine

· Company
Although a procedural motion was granted, the underlying appeal remained dismissed. The petitioner failed to resolve significant inconsisten...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Job Duties Staffing Evidence Credibility
dismissed L-1A

Financial Services

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot. After the appeal was filed, the Beneficiary was approved for another L-1A visa for the same petitioner cov...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The United States
dismissed L-1A

Plastics And Scrap Metal

· Company
The motions were dismissed on procedural grounds. The motion to reopen failed to state new facts or provide supporting evidence, while the m...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Furniture Retail

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

Engineered Products

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity. Th...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager
remanded L-1A

Software Development

· Company
The Director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded because the Director failed to address the petitioner's alternative claim th...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In A Specialized Knowledge Capacity
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce Shipping And Logistics

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The p...
Qualifying Relationship
remanded L-1A

Manufacturing

· Company
The Director revoked the petition's approval, arguing that the petitioner was not 'doing business' as defined in the regulations because it ...
Doing Business Qualifying Organization Revocation Authority
sustained L-1A

Software Engineering

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner submitted sufficient evidence to overcome the Director's findings. The AAO con...
Specialized Knowledge (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.)
dismissed L-1A

Automotive Wholesale

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petition became moot. After the motions were filed, the petitioner company w...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Qualifying Relationship Bona Fide Job Offer
dismissed L-1A

Trucking

· Company
The Director initially denied the petition because the Petitioner did not establish the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or exe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business
dismissed L-1A

International Trade

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive capacity...
U.S. Employment In An Executive Capacity Employment Abroad In An Executive Capacity Job Duties

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