L-1A Dismissed — Agriculture (2016): did not establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the beneficiary's foreign employer. The Director found, and the AAO agreed, that the evidence did not prove the entities were affiliates owned and controlled by the same group of individuals. The petitioner also failed to establish that the beneficiary would be employed in a managerial or executive capacity.

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