Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Diamond Import/Export (2022): the petitioner, a new office, did not establish that it
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office, did not establish that it would be able to support the beneficiary in a managerial capacity within one year of the petition's approval. The petitioner failed to show it was adequately funded at the time of filing to commence business operations as outlined in its business plan, as a significant portion of the required capital was not received until after the filing date.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Capacity (U.S. Position) New Office Requirements Ability To Support Managerial Position Within One Year Financial Backing Staffing Plan
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