Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Gemstones (2016): 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 beneficiary's foreign employer. The evidence provided regarding the ownership and control of the U.S. and foreign entities was contradictory and insufficient to prove the claimed parent-subsidiary relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Sufficient Physical Premises One Year Of Foreign Employment Managerial Or Executive Capacity
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