Dismissed
L-1A
L-1A Dismissed — Restaurant Business (2008): did not establish eligibility at the time of filing
Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish eligibility at the time of filing. The petitioner did not secure sufficient physical premises to house the new office before filing the petition, which is a requirement for a 'new office' L-1A petition. The director also found the petitioner had not established that the beneficiary was employed abroad in a primarily managerial capacity or that the U.S. operation would support such a position within one year.
Criteria Discussed
Sufficient Physical Premises For A New Office Beneficiary'S Employment Abroad In A Primarily Executive Or Managerial Capacity Ability Of The New U.S. Office To Support An Executive Or Managerial Position Within One Year
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