dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Beverage Distribution And Restaurants
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, seeking an extension for a 'new office' petition, failed to demonstrate that the U.S. entity had expanded sufficiently to support the beneficiary in a primarily managerial or executive capacity. Despite having two years for start-up activities, the petitioner could not prove it was 'doing business' as defined by regulations or that it had adequate staffing to relieve the beneficiary from performing non-qualifying day-to-day tasks.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Doing Business Staffing
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