Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Import/Distribution (2005): 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. petitioner and the foreign entity. The director noted the U.S. entity was owned equally by two companies, and the petitioner failed to demonstrate that the foreign entity had control, which is necessary to establish a subsidiary relationship under the regulations.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Organization Subsidiary Relationship Ownership Control
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