Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Export Business (2008): did not meet the requirements for establishing a new office
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to meet the requirements for establishing a new office. The director found, and the AAO upheld, that the petitioner did not establish that sufficient physical premises had been secured, that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial or executive capacity, or that the new U.S. operation would support a managerial or executive position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Or Executive Capacity Abroad Ability To Support A Managerial Or Executive Position Within One Year
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