Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Commodity Sourcing (2008): did not establish the new United States office would
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that the new United States office would support an executive or managerial position within one year. The director denied the initial petition on this basis, and the petitioner's business plan and staffing projections on appeal were insufficient to overcome this finding.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Executive Capacity Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year
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