Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Furniture Import: did not establish several required elements for the L-1A
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish several required elements for the L-1A visa extension for a new office. The director found, and the AAO agreed, that the petitioner did not prove the beneficiary was primarily performing duties in a managerial or executive capacity, noting discrepancies in staffing and tax documents that suggested the beneficiary was engaged in day-to-day operational activities. The petitioner also failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. and foreign entities and that both were actively doing business.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity Qualifying Relationship Doing Business For One Year Foreign Entity Doing Business Staffing
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