Sustained
EB-1C
EB-1C Sustained โ Flavors And Fragrances (2017): established the required qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the petitioner successfully established the required qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The record proved that the U.S. petitioner and the foreign employer in Switzerland have a qualifying affiliate relationship due to their common ownership by the same parent company, which was the sole reason for the initial denial.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Relationship Common Ownership
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