Thursday, July 10th, 2008
9th Cir: L-1A Visa Requirements for Small Business
A small business (4 employees) petitioned for an L-1A nonimmigrant visa for its CEO and chief shareholder. A 9th Circuit panel has now affirmed USCIS’ denial of the petition, holding that the executive was primarily engaged in operational rather than managerial responsibilities. The Court held:
We agree with Petitioners that the INA, as amended, renders managers of an […]