dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Construction/Investment
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time the petition was filed. The evidence of financial investment, specifically bank deposits, was dated after the petition's filing date. The petitioner therefore did not prove that the new U.S. office was sufficiently funded at the outset or that it would support an executive or managerial position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Size Of U.S. Investment Financial Ability To Commence Business Support An Executive Or Managerial Position
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