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dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed for failing to meet procedural requirements. The petitioner did not provide a valid excuse for a previous...
Motion To Reopen Standards Timely Filing Of Motion New Facts And Evidence Summary Dismissal Of Appeal
dismissed L-1A

Import/Export

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Fireworks And Safety Products

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed primarily because it was filed untimeliness, 169 days after the decision was issued. The petitioner's cla...
Sufficient Physical Premises Support For Managerial/Executive Position Timeliness Of Motion New Facts For Motion To Reopen
sustained L-1A

Property Development

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined the Director should have deferred to the prior L-1A approval. The AAO found that a prepo...
Executive Capacity Deference To Prior Approvals Sufficient Staffing
dismissed L-1A

Dry-Cleaning

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts or provide new, relevant evidence as required. The submi...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Motion To Reopen Requirements (New Facts)
dismissed L-1A

Grocery Store

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the legal standards for either reopening or reconsidering the case. For the m...
New Office Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Bakery And Cafe

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that the beneficiary had at least one continuous year of full-time employmen...
One Year Of Continuous Full-Time Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Grocery Store

· Company
The motion was dismissed because it was based on arguments that the AAO had already considered and addressed in a decision on a simultaneous...
Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider New Office
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacit...
Managerial Capacity (U.S.) Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Supervision Of Personnel Primarily Managerial Duties Eligibility At Time Of Filing
remanded L-1A

Web Hosting Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's decision was procedurally deficient. The Director improperly relied on derogatory information...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Fashion

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial or exe...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Size Of U.S. Investment Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment
dismissed L-1A

Data Analysis

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary's duties would be primarily executive in nature. Th...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity U.S. Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity
remanded L-1A

Network Software

· Company
The Director revoked the petitioner's blanket L petition, stating it had not been used for three consecutive years. The AAO found this reaso...
Blanket L Petition Eligibility Revocation For Non-Use 3-Year Consecutive Use Requirement
dismissed L-1A

Medical/Dental Supply

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had been 'doing business' for one full year prior to filing the ...
Doing Business For One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
remanded L-1A

Textiles And Packaging

· Company
The AAO concluded that the record did not support many of the Director's findings for denial, particularly regarding the essentiality of the...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager Essential Function
remanded L-1A

Food Import/Export

· Company
The Director's denial was withdrawn because the analysis of the beneficiary's proposed U.S. employment was flawed, incorrectly focusing only...
Employment Abroad In Managerial/Executive Capacity Proposed U.S. Employment In Managerial/Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Distinction Between Managerial And Executive Capacity Business Plan Sufficiency Ability To Support Position Within One Year
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or e...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) One Year Of Foreign Employment New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Coffee Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. new office would support a managerial or executive positio...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Capacity U.S. Employment In A Qualifying Capacity Staffing Levels And Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Convenience Store

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary was employed abroad for one continuous year in the three yea...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad New Office Viability
dismissed L-1A

Window Cleaning Services

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the AAO's prior decision incorrectly applied law or p...
Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Subordinate Staff Duties Primarily Performing Qualifying Duties Employees Vs. Contractors
dismissed L-1A

Retail Jewelry

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

Agricultural Equipment

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would primarily perform executive duties. The AAO fou...
Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements Organizational Structure Deference To Prior Approvals Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

E-Commerce

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The petitioner did no...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Jewelry

· 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 Managerial Capacity Definition Of Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Professional/Managerial Employees
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because it was untimely filed after an initial rejection for an incorrect fee, and the petitioner did not...
Employment Abroad For One Continuous Year Employment Abroad In A Qualifying Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Timeliness Of Motion To Reopen Submission Of New Facts
dismissed L-1A

Furniture

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new U.S. office would be able to support a managerial or execut...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity In The U.S. (New Office) New Office'S Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position
dismissed L-1A

Distribution

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The motion to reopen pr...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Supporting A Managerial Or Executive Position Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Food Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be primarily employed in a managerial or execut...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Clothing Retail

· 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 Supervision Of Subordinate Staff Organizational Structure Distinction Between Managerial And Operational Duties
dismissed L-1A

Management Consulting

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

Food Service And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Director incorrectly applied the legal standards for managerial capacity, conflating it with executive ...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Management Of Subordinates New Office Foreign Employment
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· 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...
Employment In An Executive Capacity Sufficient Staffing
dismissed L-1A

Wholesale And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to prove that the Beneficiary had one continuous year of qualifying employment abroad...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Clothing Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been employed abroad in a qualifying managerial...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity One Year Of Continuous Foreign Employment Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a managerial or executive ca...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Definition Of Managerial/Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Wholesale Business

· 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 One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Employment In The U.S. In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Safety Video Solutions

· 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) Supervision Of Professional/Managerial Employees Personnel Manager Vs. Function Manager Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Religious Goods Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in an executive capacity. At the ti...
Executive Capacity New Office Extension Primarily Performing Qualifying Duties
dismissed L-1A

Digital Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises to house the new o...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office One Year Of Foreign Employment Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office'S Ability To Support A Manager/Executive
remanded L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the AAO concluded that the petitioner likely did not receive the Director's denial decision. Evidence, inclu...
One Continuous Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Proper Notice Of Decision
dismissed L-1A

Computer Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial or ex...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Continuous Employment Abroad New Office Ability To Support Managerial/Executive Position
dismissed L-1A

Telecommunications/Electrical Installation

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

Wholesale And Distribution

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary had one continuous year of qualifying employment abroad with...
One Year Continuous Employment Abroad Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Retail/Wholesale Grocery

· Company
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises for its new office...
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the new office would be able to support a managerial or executive pos...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year Staffing Structure Primarily Engaged In Qualifying Duties
remanded L-1A

Education Services

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director incorrectly concluded that the beneficiary's time in the United States interrupted the required...
One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Employment In An Executive Capacity
sustained L-1A

Flooring Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Director misapplied the legal standards for 'managerial capacity' to the Beneficiary's subordinates, wh...
Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Levels Duties Of Subordinates
dismissed L-1A

Accounting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed, affirming the Director's revocation of the petition's approval. The AAO found that the petitioner failed to establ...
Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Staffing Levels Grounds For Revocation Doing Business
dismissed L-1A

Photopurification Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily executive or manager...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Job Duties Organizational Structure
dismissed L-1A

Logistics

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

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had been employed abroad full-time for one continuo...
One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate its ability to support an executive position within one year of approv...
Sufficient Physical Premises Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Ability Of The U.S. Operation To Support An Executive Position Within One Year
dismissed L-1A

Digital Marketing

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to overcome the Director's findings on two key grounds. The petitioner did not adequa...
One Year Of Qualifying Foreign Employment Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity (Foreign Position)
dismissed L-1A

Artificial Intelligence

· 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 Qualifying Capacity Executive Capacity Organizational Structure Subordinate Staff
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary had the required one year of qualifying employment abroad. G...
One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Will Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year
dismissed L-1A

Medical Supplies

· Company
The appeal was dismissed as moot because the petitioning company was found to be inactive, having filed for dissolution. The petitioner did ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Viability Of Petitioning Entity Qualifying Relationship Doing Business
dismissed L-1A

Fruit Import And Export

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive ca...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The e...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Foreign Employment New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to submit new facts supported by documentary evidence. The new letter from ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity One Year Of Employment Abroad Performance Of Managerial Duties Management Of Subordinate Staff Personnel Authority
remanded L-1A

Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was remanded because the Director's initial denial lacked a complete analysis. Upon de novo review, the AAO found the record was ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office One Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to prove the Beneficiary was employed abroad for one continuous year in the three yea...
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Ability For New Office To Support A Manager/Executive
remanded L-1A

Construction And Education

· Company
The decision was remanded due to procedural error. The Director improperly issued a denial after an approval notice without following the re...
Procedural Requirements For Revocation Of An Approved Petition Fraud Or Willful Misrepresentation Managerial Or Executive Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Agriculture

· 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 New Office Extension
sustained L-1A

Sales/Management

· Organization
The appeal was sustained because the Director improperly analyzed the beneficiary's role as a 'function manager.' The AAO found that the Dir...
Managerial Capacity Function Manager Performance Of Non-Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Fashion

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the prior decision was based on an incorrect applicat...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards Sufficient U.S. Investment
dismissed L-1A

Trucking

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts supported by documentary evidence. The petitioner reasse...
Qualifying Relationship Sufficient Physical Premises (New Office) One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial/Executive Capacity Abroad Managerial/Executive Capacity In The U.S.
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary's role, both abroad and in the U.S., was primarily ...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Capacity (U.S.) One Year Of Continuous Employment Abroad Temporary Nature Of Employment
dismissed L-1A

Laundry Service

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed on procedural grounds. The petitioner failed to submit relevant new facts to warrant reo...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Employment Abroad New Office Requirements Motion To Reopen Standards Motion To Reconsider Standards
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would be employed in a primarily managerial capacity in the ...
Managerial Capacity In The U.S. Managerial Capacity Abroad One Year Of Employment Abroad Qualifying Prior Education, Training, And Employment
dismissed L-1A

Picture Frames

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to state new facts or provide new documentary evidence. The motion to recon...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Interior Design And Construction

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because it contested the merits of the original petition denial rather than addressing the Director's reasons for d...
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office'S Ability To Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year Procedural Requirements For A Motion To Reconsider
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed on procedural grounds. The AAO's review was limited to the Director's decision to dismiss a motion to reconsider, a...
Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Ability To Support Managerial Position (New Office)
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate

· 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 Job Duties Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Distribution

· Company
The combined motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the procedural requirements. The evidence submitted for the motion t...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Viability One Year Continuous Foreign Employment Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Fast-Food Restaurant

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily manager...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Position Within One Year Staffing Plans
dismissed L-1A

Jewelry And Gemstones

· Company
The Director denied the petition, concluding the record did not establish that the Beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executiv...
Managerial Capacity
dismissed L-1A

Herbal Medicine And Logistics Consulting

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it failed to meet the regulatory requirements. The Petitioner did not provide new ...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements Motion To Reconsider Requirements Revocation Of Petition Approval
remanded L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The Director denied the petition after concluding the new office would not support an executive position within one year. The AAO remanded t...
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year
remanded L-1A

Automotive Components

· Company
The decision was remanded because the Director's denial relied on issues not clearly raised in the request for evidence, specifically concer...
Managerial Capacity Abroad Managerial Capacity In The Us Definition Of Managerial Capacity Essential Function Manager Staffing Levels
dismissed L-1A

Hospitality Management

· Organization
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner did not establish that the beneficiary's position abroad as a sous chef was primarily in a m...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Capacity Supervision Of Other Supervisory/Professional/Managerial Employees
dismissed L-1A

Leather And Textile Goods

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

Computer Consulting

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner did not state new facts or provide new supporting documentary evidence. The petiti...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Requirements One Year Of Qualifying Employment Abroad New Office Viability To Support A Managerial Position
dismissed L-1A

Retail

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a qualifying managerial or e...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) One Year Of Continuous Foreign Employment Physical Presence Abroad New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

· 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 Structure Staffing Levels Primarily Engaged In Managerial Duties
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The motions to reopen and reconsider were dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary was employed abroad in the requir...
Employment Abroad In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements One Continuous Year Of Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Telecommunications

· Company
The motion to reconsider was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary worked abroad primarily in a manageri...
Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Employment Abroad New Office
remanded L-1A

Clothing Retail

· Company
The case was remanded after the petitioner submitted new evidence on a motion to reopen, successfully demonstrating that the beneficiary was...
Managerial Capacity (Abroad) Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology Consulting

· 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 New Office Requirements Organizational Structure Substantiation Of Job Duties
dismissed L-1A

Sports Management

· Company
The motion to reopen was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide new facts, submitting evidence that post-dated the petition's fi...
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Us) Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements Eligibility At Time Of Filing
dismissed L-1A

Farm Products Trading And Education Consulting

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as contracts or invoices, to demonstrate it had ...
Doing Business For The Previous Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity Staffing Levels Financial Status
dismissed L-1A

Restaurant

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

Farming

· Company
The motion was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove the beneficiary would primarily be employed in a managerial or executive cap...
Managerial/Executive Capacity (U.S. Role) Managerial/Executive Capacity (Foreign Role) Distinction Between Qualifying And Non-Qualifying Duties Sufficient Staffing To Support Manager New Office One-Year Provision Financial Viability Of Petitioner
dismissed L-1A

Trucking And Transportation

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily manager...
Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Ability To Support Position Within One Year Business Plan Viability Staffing Levels Financial Investment
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate Development

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new office would support the beneficiary in a primarily manager...
Managerial Capacity New Office Requirements Job Duties Staffing Plans Qualifying Relationship With Foreign Employer Beneficiary'S Prior Employment Abroad
dismissed L-1A

Real Estate And Property Management

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer at the...
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Affiliate Relationship Ownership And Control
dismissed L-1A

Marketing

· 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 Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
dismissed L-1A

Marketing

· 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
dismissed L-1A

Transportation Vehicles

· Company
The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner failed to establish that the Beneficiary would be employed primarily in a qualifying executi...
Executive Capacity Managerial Capacity New Office Extension Primarily Performing Qualifying Duties
sustained L-1A

Advertising Technology

· Company
The appeal was sustained because the Director misapplied the legal standard by requiring the beneficiary's subordinates to be managers, a cr...
Executive Capacity Directing The Management Of An Organization Or Component Establishing Goals And Policies Discretionary Decision-Making Receiving Only General Supervision
dismissed L-1A

Information Technology

· Company
The motion to reopen and reconsider was dismissed because it was filed untimely, well after the 33-day deadline. The petitioner's excuse of ...
Timeliness Of Motion Requirements For Motion To Reopen Requirements For Motion To Reconsider

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