Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Legal Services (2005): the petitioner is a sole proprietorship, which does not
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner is a sole proprietorship, which does not exist as a separate legal entity from its owner, the beneficiary. The L-1 classification requires a transfer to a separate U.S. employer, and an individual cannot act as their own employer in this context, failing the 'qualifying organization' requirement.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Doing Business Managerial Or Executive Capacity
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