Dismissed L-1A

L-1A Dismissed โ€” Clothing Distribution (2018): did not establish the beneficiary had at least one year of

๐Ÿ“… 2018-03-06 ๐Ÿ‘ค Company ๐Ÿ“‚ Clothing Distribution

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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