Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Law (2018): the petitioner, a law firm, did not qualify as an affiliate
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a law firm, did not qualify as an affiliate under the specific definition it cited. The AAO concluded that a statutory amendment extending the definition to management consulting firms was intended narrowly for firms that separated from international accounting firms and did not apply to law firms.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Blanket Petition Requirements Affiliate Definition
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