Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Convenience Store (2021): did not establish a qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer. The petitioner provided conflicting information, claiming both a subsidiary and an affiliate relationship, and failed to submit sufficient evidence to prove the beneficiary's ownership of the foreign entity, which was required to establish the claimed affiliate relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Employment Abroad In An Executive Capacity Proposed Employment In An Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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