dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Floor Cleaning And Restoration
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because immigration regulations do not permit a second year of L-1A status under the 'new office' provisions, which are strictly limited to a single year. The petitioner's attempt to justify a delay by citing 'extraordinary circumstances' was rejected, as the AAO found no regulatory basis for granting a second new office year, regardless of the circumstances.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements One-Year Limit For New Office Managerial Or Executive Capacity Motion To Reopen Extraordinary Circumstances
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