dismissed L-1A Case: Building Materials Export
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove that sufficient physical premises had been secured to house the new office at the time of filing. The petitioner did not provide a written lease agreement, interior photos, or other credible evidence, and there were inconsistencies in the record regarding the business location. The evidence submitted was deemed insufficient to meet the regulatory requirements for establishing a new office.
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