Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Grocery (2011): did not establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. company and the beneficiary's prior foreign employer. Additionally, the petitioner did not prove that the beneficiary's proposed role would be primarily managerial or executive in nature within one year, as required for a 'new office' petition.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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