Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Management Consulting (2018): did not establish its new office would support the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial capacity within one year. The petitioner's business plan was insufficient, lacking a specific hiring timeline, a clear explanation of how its services would be provided, and a credible basis for its financial projections.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Requirements Managerial Capacity Support For Managerial Position Within One Year Hiring Plan Business Plan Financial Projections
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