Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — International Trade (2005): did not establish it was a 'new office.' The AAO determined
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it was a 'new office.' The AAO determined that evidence such as tax returns, employee records, and counsel's own admission confirmed the petitioner had been 'doing business' in the United States for more than one year. Therefore, the director correctly determined the petitioner was not a new office and adjudicated the petition under the standards applicable to an established company.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Us Role) Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Foreign Role) Qualifying Organization Doing Business New Office
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