Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Dry Cleaning (2007): the petitioner sought a second 'new office' petition after
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner sought a second 'new office' petition after the first one-year period expired without the business becoming fully operational. The AAO concluded that the regulations do not permit a second one-year 'new office' period, as the L-1A classification is not an entrepreneurial visa intended to allow a prolonged start-up phase.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity Doing Business Extension Of New Office Petition Eligibility For A Second New Office Petition
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