Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Counseling And Therapy Services (2007): did not establish sufficient funding or capitalization was
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove sufficient funding or capitalization was provided by the foreign entity to the new U.S. office. The petitioner submitted the beneficiary's personal bank statements without documenting that the funds originated from the foreign company and failed to provide a business plan to establish the adequacy of the investment. Additionally, the AAO noted inconsistencies in the evidence provided for the physical premises.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Funding/Capitalization For New Office Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity Ability Of New Office To Support A Manager/Executive Within One Year
📄 Original decision (USCIS PDF)
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Research more L-1A decisions on MeritDraft
Browse AAO decisions by visa type, outcome, and criteria discussed.
Browse Decisions →