dismissed
EB-1C
dismissed EB-1C Case: Business Management
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that a qualifying relationship existed with the beneficiary's foreign employer at the time of filing. The Canadian entity that employed the beneficiary had ceased business operations before the petition was filed, and the AAO affirmed that the continued operation of that specific foreign employer is a requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate/Subsidiary Definition Continued Operation Of Foreign Entity
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