Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Precious Stones (2006): 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 at the time the petition was filed. The lease agreement was signed after the filing date, and the petitioner's assertion of earlier occupancy was unsubstantiated by objective evidence.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises Managerial Or Executive Capacity (Abroad) Support For Managerial/Executive Position (Us) Qualifying Relationship New Office Requirements
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