Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Restaurant (2019): did not establish it had been 'doing business' for one year
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner, a new office restaurant, failed to demonstrate it had been 'doing business' for one year prior to filing the petition extension. The evidence provided, such as remodeling expenses, only showed preparatory activities rather than the required 'regular, systematic, and continuous provision of goods and/or services'.
Criteria Discussed
Doing Business For One Year Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Extension Requirements
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