dismissed
L-1A
dismissed L-1A Case: Restaurant
Decision Summary
The petitioner sought a second one-year "new office" approval after its initial one-year period and a subsequent extension denial. The petitioner argued that because the extension was denied for not yet "doing business" for a full year, it should still be considered a new office. The AAO found this argument unpersuasive and dismissed the appeal, concluding that regulations do not permit a second "new office" L-1A validity period.
Criteria Discussed
Managerial Or Executive Capacity New Office Requirements New Office Extension Requirements Doing Business
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