Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Book Publishing And Consulting: the appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed primarily because the petitioner failed to meet the 'new office' requirement of having secured sufficient physical premises at the time the petition was filed. The AAO also found that the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the foreign entity, as it was a separately incorporated entity, not a branch, and provided inconsistent evidence of ownership.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Physical Premises Eligibility At Time Of Filing Qualifying Relationship
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