Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Residential Remodeling (2020): did not establish its new office would support the
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish that its new office would support the beneficiary in a managerial or executive position within one year. The AAO found that the petitioner's business plan, projected staffing, and choice of physical premises (a residential home) did not realistically show that the business would develop to a point where it would require a manager or executive.
Criteria Discussed
New Office Viability Support For Managerial/Executive Position Beneficiary'S U.S. Role (Managerial/Executive Capacity) Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad (Managerial/Executive Capacity) Sufficient Physical Premises
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