L-1A Dismissed — Hospitality (2006): 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. and foreign entities. The director initially found, and the AAO later affirmed, that a franchise agreement ceded primary control of the U.S. hotel operation to the franchisor. This meant the U.S. entity was not truly controlled by the same individual who controlled the foreign entity, thus breaking the affiliate relationship required for the visa.

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