dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Gemstone Wholesale
Decision Summary
The director denied the petition for failing to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. petitioner and the foreign entity. The director found insufficient evidence that the foreign entity had actually purchased the shares of the U.S. company to substantiate the claimed parent-subsidiary relationship. The AAO agreed with the director's conclusion and dismissed the appeal.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Parent-Subsidiary Relationship New Office Requirements
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