Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Oil And Gas (2017): did not establish it had secured sufficient physical
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish it had secured sufficient physical premises to house the new office at the time the petition was filed. The initial sublease agreement was found to be deficient as it was unsigned and lacked necessary approvals, and a new lease secured after filing could not cure this deficiency.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Ability Of New Office To Support A Managerial/Executive Position Continuation Of Business By Foreign Entity Temporary Nature Of U.S. Employment
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