Dismissed
EB-1C
EB-1C Dismissed โ Specialized Services (2017): did not establish a qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The petitioner admitted there was no common ownership between the U.S. and foreign entities, and its argument that a 'business relationship' was sufficient was rejected as a misinterpretation of the legal requirements for an affiliate or subsidiary relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business
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