L-1A Dismissed — Manufacturing (2007): did not establish it had secured sufficient physical

Decision Summary

The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to prove it had secured sufficient physical premises for the new office, as the lease provided was for a residential apartment and prohibited business activities. The AAO refused to consider a commercial lease submitted for the first time on appeal. Additionally, the petitioner failed to show that the U.S. operation would support a managerial position within one year, lacking sufficient evidence of investment and a detailed business plan.

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