Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Clothing Distribution: did not establish the new U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the new U.S. office would be able to support an executive or managerial position within one year of approval. The petitioner did not provide sufficient documentary evidence of its financial ability, such as bank statements for the U.S. company or translated financial documents for the foreign parent company, to meet its burden of proof.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year Financial Ability To Commence Doing Business
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