dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Freight Forwarding
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had secured sufficient physical premises to house its proposed new office. Although a lease was submitted on appeal, it lacked details on the size and permitted uses of the space, and the petitioner did not describe its proposed business activities, making it impossible to determine if the premises were sufficient for the new business.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For New Office Definition Of 'New Office' Managerial/Executive Capacity For New Office Ability To Support Managerial/Executive Position Within One Year Definition Of 'Doing Business'
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