Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Automotive Repair (2007): did not establish the new U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the new U.S. office would support an executive or managerial position within one year. The petitioner did not provide sufficient evidence of the required financial investment in the U.S. entity or prove the foreign entity's ability to remunerate the beneficiary and commence business. New evidence submitted on appeal was not considered as it was not part of the original record.
Criteria Discussed
Ability Of New Office To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year Securing Sufficient Physical Premises For The New Office Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Between U.S. And Foreign Entities Financial Ability And Investment To Commence Business
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