Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Clothing Distribution (2018): did not establish the beneficiary had at least one year of
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the beneficiary had at least one year of continuous employment with a qualifying entity abroad in the three years preceding the petition filing. The beneficiary's presence in the U.S. as a student for over two years during the relevant period was deemed interruptive. Additionally, the petitioner did not prove that the new U.S. office could support a managerial or executive position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
One Year Of Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
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