dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Motion Picture
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship between the U.S. entity and the foreign company. The AAO found inconsistencies in the petitioner's funding, which originated from third parties rather than the claimed foreign affiliate, calling into question the ownership and control structure. The petitioner did not submit sufficient objective evidence to resolve these inconsistencies.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Sufficient Physical Premises New Office Requirements Managerial Or Executive Capacity
Sign up free to download the original PDF
Downloaded the case? Use it in your next draft →Avoid the mistakes that led to this denial
MeritDraft guides you through USCIS criteria so your draft is organized around the right evidence, legal framing, and common denial patterns.
Start a Stronger Draft →No credit card required. Generate your first petition draft in minutes.