Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed โ Restaurant (2017): 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. The record contained numerous inconsistencies and incomplete information regarding corporate structure, stock ownership, and the legal connection between the U.S. petitioner and the foreign entity, precluding a finding of a branch, subsidiary, or affiliate relationship.
Criteria Discussed
Qualifying Relationship One Year Of Employment Abroad Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements
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