Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Construction (2008): did not establish a qualifying affiliate relationship
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying affiliate relationship between the U.S. company and the foreign employer. The evidence showed the beneficiary owned only a minority (33.3%) of the foreign company's primary stock and did not demonstrate that he maintained legal control over the entity, which is required to prove an affiliate relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Between Entities Managerial Or Executive Capacity (U.S. Position) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Position)
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