Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Modeling (2006): did not establish it had secured sufficient physical
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that it had secured sufficient physical premises for the new U.S. office at the time the petition was filed. The lease agreement submitted as evidence was dated over two months after the filing date, and regulations require that eligibility must be established at the time of filing.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Physical Premises Beneficiary'S Prior Employment In A Managerial/Executive Capacity
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