Sustained
EB-1C
EB-1C Sustained โ Consulting And Accounting (2024): the Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner
Decision Summary
The Director denied the petition, concluding the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The AAO sustained the appeal, finding that the Director applied an incorrect definition of 'affiliate' and that the petitioner successfully demonstrated that it and the foreign employer are affiliated firms providing accounting and consulting services under the same internationally recognized name.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Definition For Accounting/Consulting Firms
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