Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Equestrian Goods: 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 director determined that while the same four individuals held a majority ownership in both the U.S. and foreign companies, the remaining portions were owned by different individuals, which does not satisfy the regulatory definition of an affiliate relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Affiliate Status Ownership And Control
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