Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Import And Export (2005): the director properly revoked the initial approval based on
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the director properly revoked the initial approval based on 'gross error.' The petitioner failed to establish that the U.S. 'new office' had been doing business for the required year and could support a managerial or executive position. Furthermore, the underlying 'new office' petitions had also been revoked, making the beneficiary ineligible for an extension.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Doing Business For One Year Gross Error In Prior Approval
📄 Original decision (USCIS PDF)
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Research more L-1A decisions on MeritDraft
Browse AAO decisions by visa type, outcome, and criteria discussed.
Browse Decisions →