Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Business Management (2005): did not establish the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. and Canadian entities were qualifying organizations. Specifically, the petitioner did not prove the existence of a qualifying affiliate relationship through common ownership and control as required by regulation. The director found the evidence insufficient, and the new evidence submitted on appeal regarding a revised ownership structure was not considered persuasive.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Organization Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Ownership And Control One Year Of Employment Abroad
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