dismissed EB-1C RFE Issued

President

Providing Marketing And Business Development Services For A Nigerian Entity That Sells Paper Products · Nigeria · 2022-03-09

Decision Date
2022-03-09
Location
Texas
This case is from a USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) appeal decision. Appeal cases represent a subset of petitions and may not reflect typical outcomes.

Framework Evaluation

0 of 5 criteria met
Managerial Capacity (Not Met)

The petitioner failed to show the beneficiary would primarily manage an essential function rather than perform operational tasks due to insufficient staffing.

Organizational Structure (Not Met)

The record lacked evidence of a formal staffing arrangement or qualifying relationship with the offshore entities claimed to support the U.S. operation.

Why This Petition Was Denied

The petitioner did not demonstrate that the beneficiary's duties would be primarily managerial rather than operational. The job descriptions provided were vague, focusing on discretionary authority rather than specific daily tasks, and included non-managerial duties such as attending networking events and communicating with suppliers. Furthermore, the petitioner failed to prove a qualifying relationship with the offshore entity providing support staff.

Request for Evidence (RFE)

Unsuccessfully Addressed

The NOID requested evidence that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial capacity. The petitioner provided updated job descriptions and offshore staffing details, but failed to prove these were in place at the time of filing.

RFE Targets
Managerial CapacityOrganizational Structure

Evidence

Evidence Types
Reference Letters Dependent
Evidence Submitted
  • President of U.S. entity since 2011
  • Management of marketing, business development, and sales facilitation functions
  • Supervision of a business development manager and a customer service assistant
  • Authority over financial decisions and strategic planning
  • Discretion over operational expenses and hiring plans

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Outcome dismissed
RFE Issued
Criteria Met 0 / 5
Evidence Types 1

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