Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Education (2017): did not establish eligibility at the time of filing, as it
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing, as it admitted the physical premises originally secured were insufficient for its business needs. The AAO also introduced a new finding that the petitioner did not establish that the U.S. operation would support the beneficiary in a managerial or executive capacity within one year of approval.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Ability To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year
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