dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Agricultural Trade
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the AAO agreed with the Director's determination that the petitioner was a 'new office.' The petitioner failed to provide sufficient evidence, such as a business plan or detailed hiring plan, to show the new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial or executive role within one year. The petitioner did not submit additional evidence or a brief on appeal as promised.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Ability Of New Office To Support Position Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
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