Dismissed
EB-1C
EB-1C Dismissed — Trading (2017): the appeal was dismissed primarily due to a finding of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily due to a finding of willful misrepresentation of a material fact. The petitioner claimed a business address that was found to be a mail drop, submitted a fraudulent lease agreement, and provided photographs that did not depict the claimed location. These misrepresentations undermined the petitioner's claim of actively doing business in the United States.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Employment) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Employment) Doing Business For At Least One Year Ability To Pay Wage Willful Misrepresentation Of Material Fact
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