L-1A Dismissed — Franchise Operations (2014): 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 foreign entity, that the beneficiary would be employed in a qualifying managerial or executive capacity, and that the beneficiary was employed in a qualifying capacity abroad. The director noted that under the terms of a franchise agreement, the petitioner did not appear to exercise sufficient control over its retail store, which is a key element in establishing a qualifying relationship.

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