Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Food Retail: did not establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. entity and the beneficiary's foreign employer. The director found that the evidence did not show that the beneficiary had the required one year of employment with a qualifying foreign entity, and the petitioner on appeal failed to demonstrate the necessary common ownership and control to prove an affiliate or subsidiary relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Foreign Employment Qualifying Organization Ownership And Control Affiliate/Subsidiary Definition
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