dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Fast Food Restaurants
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Decision Summary
The motion to reopen was granted to consider new evidence, but the previous dismissal of the appeal was affirmed. The AAO concluded that the petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. entity, a new office, had been 'doing business' for the previous year as required for an L-1A extension. The petitioner had conceded that its primary business, a fast food restaurant, had not yet opened at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
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