Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Real Estate And Property Management (2025): did not establish a qualifying relationship with the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish a qualifying relationship with the beneficiary's foreign employer at the time the petition was filed. The evidence showed the beneficiary owned 60% of the U.S. company but only 45% of the foreign employer, which did not meet the regulatory definition of an affiliate relationship requiring common ownership and control.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements Affiliate Relationship Ownership And Control
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